Overview
The 草榴社区 Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) works to ensure that 草榴社区 has a trusted automotive marketplace.
AMVIC is transitioning to a public agency, meaning that the majority of board members will represent the public.
This change will also improve governance and reporting requirements to ensure duties are carried out in the public interest. The transition will be complete in fall of 2018.
Roles and responsibilities
AMVIC protects consumers when they are buying, repairing or co-signing a vehicle and works to ensure businesses do not have to unfairly compete against those who don't play by the rules.
As 草榴社区’s automotive industry regulator, AMVIC is responsible for:
- providing consumer protection in the motor vehicle industry
- licensing businesses and salespeople
- ensuring there's a fair marketplace for consumers and businesses
- investigating violations of consumer protection laws
Board of Directors
AMVIC directors will be appointed by the Minister of Service 草榴社区 and Red Tape Reduction and industry associations.
- 7 directors from the public appointed by the Minister of Service 草榴社区 and Red Tape Reduction, one of which will be designated as chair by the minister
- 5 directors representing each of the industry associations, including:
- Motor Dealers’ Association of 草榴社区
- Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of 草榴社区
- Canadian Independent Automotive Association (草榴社区 Chapter)
- Auctioneers' Association of 草榴社区
- 草榴社区 Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association
- One industry-at-large director appointed by the industry members
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints regarding 草榴社区's automotive industry, contact:
AMVIC Consumer Services
Phone: 780-466-1140 ext. 2002
Toll free: 1-877-979-8100 ext. 2002
Email: [email protected]