The Following comment was…

The Following comment was also provided as part of the OFVGA's overall submission to the Bill 132 consultation.

Highway Traffic Act
The OFVGA has no concern with this proposal combine Ontario’s mandatory emissions and safety inspection requirements into a single inspection for heavy diesel commercial motor vehicles. In relation to this issue, the sector would like to note that there is an ongoing lack of access to testing facilities in rural Ontario. As a sector that relies heavily on large transport vehicles to move fresh, perishable products to market in a timely basis, access to nearby testing facilities is important for ensuring that farmers can focus on doing what they do best – growing food for Ontarians.