C-231An Act to amend the Competition Act (vehicle repair)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on February 4, 2022
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since February 4, 2022
What it does
Lets the Competition Tribunal order vehicle manufacturers to give independent repair providers access to repair information and parts on the same terms as authorized providers.
What it does
- Creates a new Competition Act rule that lets the Tribunal order a vehicle manufacturer to give an independent repair provider access to diagnostic and repair information, including technical updates, software, tools, related documents, and service parts, on the same terms as authorized repair providers.
- Requires the Tribunal to find that the provider is substantially affected or blocked from business, that the manufacturer withheld access to keep the provider out of the repair market, that the information or parts are essential, and that competition is harmed.
- Keeps trade secrets protected by saying the new section does not require disclosure of any trade secret.
- Expands the Competition Act leave process for applications under sections 75, 75.1, 76 and 77, and updates notice, timing, commissioner intervention, interim orders, consent agreements, and agreed legal questions.
Who it affects
- Independent vehicle repair providers
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Authorized repair providers
- Competition Tribunal
- Competition Commissioner
Background
The bill amends the Competition Act. It adds a new section about access to vehicle diagnostic and repair information and service parts.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
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What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
NDPBrian Masse· February 4, 2022
“Moved for leave to introduce Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Competition Act (vehicle repair). I am proud to present a bill I think all members of Parliament will support, similar to what has happened in the past.”
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.