This memorandum is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website.
In brief
This memorandum has been revised to align its content with regulatory text (consistency), to update hyperlinks throughout the document as well as the contact information in paragraph 25.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, Off-road Compression-Ignition (Mobile and Stationary) and Large Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations, Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, and Heavy–duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations.
This memorandum outlines the requirements for the importation of regulated engines, vehicles, vessels and machines.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the above cited regulations prohibit the importation of certain engines, vehicles, vessels machines and equipment unless they meet specific requirements. Companies importing regulated products are required to submit to ECCC certain information such as an importation declaration which includes a statement of conformity. Companies are also required to submit information to the CBSA to satisfy importation requirements under the Customs Act