Skip to main content

Written question asked by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Motor Vehicles: Canada

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he is making on improving market access for small car manufacturers to export to Canada.

Answer

The Government recognises the particular challenges that Canada’s regulatory system poses for small volume manufacturers (SVMs) wishing to export their vehicles to the market.

Following the establishment of a bilateral dialogue on this matter, DBT has held its first official meeting with Transport Canada to secure clarity on the requirements of Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as well as potential market entry pathways for bespoke and specialist vehicles.

We are planning further engagement with Transport Canada over the coming months to determine any options that may be available to ease the process for UK SVMs to export their products to the Canadian market.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12115
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Canada Exports Motor vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk