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MOTOR VEHICLE TEST CENTRE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Road Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Motor Vehicle Test Centre
1, record 1, English, Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MVTC 2, record 1, English, MVTC
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The MVTC, located in Blainville, Quebec, houses facilities enabling the department to conduct testing of automotive vehicles and related equipment, including child restraints. The centre includes a structural test laboratory, environmental chambers, a crash laboratory, a pedestrian laboratory, and approximately 25 kilometres of test track. The MVTC is owned by Transport Canada, and operated under a Government-Owned Contractor-Operated contract. 2, record 1, English, - Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sécurité routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'essais pour véhicules automobiles
1, record 1, French, Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CEVA 2, record 1, French, CEVA
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CEVA, situé à Blainville (Québec), possède des installations qui permettent au Ministère de procéder à des essais des véhicules automobiles et des équipements connexes, notamment les dispositifs de retenue pour enfants. Le Centre comporte un laboratoire d'essais structuraux, des chambres à atmosphère contrôlée, un laboratoire de collisions, un laboratoire de sécurité des piétons et environ 25 kilomètres de pistes d'essai. Le CEVA appartient à Transports Canada et est exploité en vertu d'un contrat d'organisme gouvernemental exploité par un entrepreneur. 2, record 1, French, - Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Motor Vehicle Test Centre Fees Order
1, record 2, English, Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre%20Fees%20Order
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Motor Vehicle Test Centre Fees Order 1, record 2, English, Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre%20Fees%20Order
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, revokes the Motor Vehicle Test Centre Fees Order, May 9, 1991 2, record 2, English, - Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre%20Fees%20Order
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Repeal on April 25, 1996. 3, record 2, English, - Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre%20Fees%20Order
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Arrêté sur les honoraires exigibles au Centre d'essais pour véhicules automobiles
1, record 2, French, Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20honoraires%20exigibles%20au%20Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Décret sur le tarif des droits du Centre d'essais pour véhicules automobiles 2, record 2, French, D%C3%A9cret%20sur%20le%20tarif%20des%20droits%20du%20Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur la sécurité des véhicules, abroge le Décret sur le tarif des droits du Centre d'essais pour véhicules automobiles, le 9 mai 1991 2, record 2, French, - Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20honoraires%20exigibles%20au%20Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Abrogé le 25 avril 1996. 3, record 2, French, - Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20honoraires%20exigibles%20au%20Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Blainville Motor Vehicle Test Centre Benefit Eligibility Protection Regulations
1, record 3, English, Blainville%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre%20Benefit%20Eligibility%20Protection%20Regulations
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Act and the Financial Administration Act. 1, record 3, English, - Blainville%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Test%20Centre%20Benefit%20Eligibility%20Protection%20Regulations
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur la protection aux prestations - Centre d'essais pour véhicules automobiles de Blainville
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20protection%20aux%20prestations%20%2D%20Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20de%20Blainville
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur la pension dans la fonction publique et de la Loi sur la gestion des finances publiques. 1, record 3, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20protection%20aux%20prestations%20%2D%20Centre%20d%27essais%20pour%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20de%20Blainville
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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