Work Visa - bring a car

[noradaniel22614]

Hello

I have been granted a work visa for Canada and I will be bringing my vehicle from the USA. Based on the Transport Canada website "Frequently Asked Questions - Visitors, Tourists and Temporary Residents Entering Canada with Foreign Owned Vehicles" it states the below rules:


No. Section 7(1)(b) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA), allows a visitor to temporarily enter Canada with a motor vehicle without complying with the MVSA if the vehicle is used only by a visitor to Canada or a person passing through Canada en route to another country.

Notes:
1) You alone may use the vehicle.
2) Any change in your status, such as receiving permanent residency in Canada, may make your vehicle inadmissible and you will be required to export or destroy it.
3) You may not sell or gift the vehicle while in Canada.
4) The vehicle cannot remain in Canada longer than the time limits allowed under your temporary entry.

On item number 1, what does that rule mean? What if I have a friend or a roommate and they borrow my car to go to the grocery store? Is that not allowed? I don't follow what the spirit of the first rule is. Does anyone have any experience?


Any and all help appreciated!!

Thank you !

 

[noradaniel22614]

does anyone know who i could contact to find out? :'(

 

[scylla]

If you are coming to Canada on a work permit, you will be a temporary resident - not a visitor.

The rules you have quoted apply to visitors.

 

[noradaniel22614]

Sorry! I should have clarified... the website also states:

Persons entering under a work permit or student visa are also considered as visitors for the application of this section of the MVSA. Any change in the status of the person entering the vehicle may invalidate the use of this section of the MVSA. The vehicle cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of while in Canada and cannot remain in Canada for a period longer than the time constraints listed on the work permit, student visa or any other Canadian customs documents.