Transport Canada

Transport Canada's mission is to develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians — one that is safe and secure, efficient, affordable, integrated and environmentally friendly.

The Road Safety Directorate was created in 1969 to ensure the federal government plays a significant leadership role to respond to the road safety problem in Canada. Almost 200,000 people have perished on our roads in the last 50 years — a staggering figure that exceeds the total number of Canadians killed in two world wars.

Transport Canada, in cooperation with provincial governments and national safety organizations, continues its efforts to improve road safety in Canada. In 1971, the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act empowered the Directorate to establish national safety standards for the design and construction of motor vehicles. The Directorate has a broad range of responsibilities that are of interest to the public. Our mandate is to reduce the number of deaths, injuries, damage to property and the environment, health impairment and energy consumption resulting from the use of motor vehicles in Canada.  

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