Self-management

Ontario's Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act provides for the creation of administrative authorities for regulated business sectors: motor vehicle dealers and salespersons, real estate agents and brokers, and, travel agencies and tour operators. These administrative bodies are responsible for the delivery of programs and services to these industries and their consumers, services formerly regulated by the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations (now Ministry Consumer Services). Several administrative authorities exist: Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, Real Estate Council of Ontario, Travel Industry Council of Ontario, Vintners Quality Alliance of Ontario, Board of Funeral Services, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Electrical Safety Authority and Tarion.

arrow_right.jpg Read a Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations' News Release related to the creation of OMVIC