Hi Guys, well just like the USA Canada has its Federal type rules and laws and Provincial (State) Law systems.
There was a time when I was studying the possibility of actually doing distribution of Whizzers, in as much of Canada as possible. This caused me to contact Transport Canada, (Canada's version of DOT) where I spoke to a couple of nice ladies a couple of times. At one point, my needs being more technical, I spoke to Jean Claude (I've forgotten his last name) who is the commander, or what ever correct title, in charge of Transport Canada.
Among the things that would be needed for Whizzer to even be considered for Import were, Inspection ports (holes) in the brake mechanisms to allow official representatives to inspect the brakes, and a Speedo that was marked in Kilometers. These things do NOT exist, but I was prepared to have the modifications made for the export project. Also, there is the matter of becoming an "Approved Vehicle"
None of this addresses the legal issues which would be done in this manner (mostly). Certificate of Origin, easy deal, already in place.
There was a set of official forms, that I could not fill out, being an intermediary, not the actual manufacturer, nor the official representative of the Corp, at that time, in addition, there were many questions that I did not have access to the answers, I passed this set of forms on to my contacts, and to the best of my knowledge they were never filed.
THEN, production bikes could be submitted for inspection, and testing for approval, (remember, that you must pass this part, or you'll never put rubber on the road). The corporate Inspection, and certification of production bikes for Government approval was never started.
Apparently, as you now see, it is not a cakewalk to get a "Limited Speed Motorcycle" certified for Canadian Road systems?
I do not think anyone really knows about this project, and I have never written about it before, or even discussed it with outsiders, as it would have been a very good business, and I did not need any interference in the negotiations at the time.
I hope you-all enjoy reading about this now unfeasible project.
Mike