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New Section 232 Tariffs on Automobiles and Automotive Parts

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On March 26, President Trump issued Proclamation 10908, “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States” (Proclamation), imposing a 25% additional tariff on imports of passenger vehicles, light...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2

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Welcome to the February 2025 edition of Plugged In. As the EV industry navigates a period of significant transition under a new presidential administration, this edition of our newsletter delves into the shifting landscape...more

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Driving Compliance: Updates to Canada’s Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety Regulations

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Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Recall Information), SOR/2024-274 (Regulations) came into force on January 1, 2025.  The Regulations amend...more

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Alberta’s Insurance Regulators Tighten Registration Requirements for Motor Vehicle and Equipment Dealers Offering Warranties,...

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On December 19, 2024, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance published a revised version of Bulletin 05-2024 (“Superintendent’s Bulletin”) on the treatment of motor vehicle warranty contracts, dealership loyalty programs and...more

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Ontario Announces Consultation on Selling Automobile Insurance Products at Dealerships

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On November 22, 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Finance announced that it is proceeding with a plan announced in Ontario’s 2024 Budget that will give the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) the power to initiate a...more

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Plaintiffs Fail to Show "Some Basis in Fact" For Certification in Two Proposed Vehicle Defect Class

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Class proceedings are frequently proposed after automakers issue recall notices. Two recent decisions from the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, Kane v FCA US LLC, 2024 SKCA 86 (Kane) and Evans v General Motors of Canada...more

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Alberta Insurance Regulator Considers When Automobile Extended Warranty, Dealer Loyalty and Similar Products are Insurance in...

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On October 10, 2024, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance issued Interpretation Bulletin 05-2024 (“Bulletin”) on the insurance regulatory treatment of motor vehicle warranty contracts, dealership loyalty programs and...more

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Canada to Raise Tariffs and Limit Subsidies for Clean Vehicles, Steel, and Aluminum from China

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On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced that it will impose new tariffs and subsidy restrictions targeting clean vehicles, as well as tariffs on steel and aluminum products manufactured in China.1The tariffs on...more

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Clean Fuel Regulations in Canada: How to Prepare for Compliance

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The new clean fuel regulations in Canada aim to lessen carbon intensity of transportation fuel by 2030. This paper discusses how primary fuel suppliers can prepare and comply with the forthcoming regulations. The following...more

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Nuts and Bolts of Florida’s Seatbelt Defense

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Florida is a popular destination for vacations and second homes.  When a Canadian is involved in a car accident in Florida, blame can be placed on the other driver for failing to wear a seatbelt.  To prevail on the seatbelt...more

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Ontario Unveils Plan to Boost Auto Sector, Pledges C$40-Million in Funding

The Province of Ontario, with a population of over 14 million people and the largest economy in Canada, is home to a rapidly changing automotive sector that built approximately 2.2 million cars in 2017 and employs over...more

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Ontario Drives Ahead with Public Road Testing of Autonomous Vehicles

On January 22, 2019, Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (Ministry) moved one step closer to a future with driverless vehicles by expanding its 10-year pilot project to test and evaluate the use of automated vehicles (AVs)...more

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Littler Global Guide - Canada - Q3 2018

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Bill C-74 Receives Royal Assent- New Legislation Enacted- Bill C-74, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1, received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018. Initiatives of interest to employers include allowing part-time...more

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