Original Article, M. Leci and G. Rafter, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLP), December 6, 2021
The world is in the early stages of transition, where a vehicle’s driver will one day become the passenger. Our previous article, “Autonomous vehicles: Cross jurisdictional regulatory perspectives” highlighted the state of the autonomous vehicle (AV) regulatory landscape across various jurisdictions including Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, and China. This month we take a closer look at Canada’s regulatory framework surrounding autonomous vehicles.
Our summary addresses some uniquely Canadian considerations, including what Canada’s complex legal landscape holds for industry and consumers as this revolutionary shift in technology hits the road.
