Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act?

The agency responsible for enforcing the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act is indeed OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council). OMVIC operates as a regulatory body that oversees the licensing and regulation of motor vehicle dealers in Ontario. Its primary aim is to protect consumers while ensuring that dealers comply with the laws governing the sale and leasing of motor vehicles.

OMVIC enforces licensing requirements, investigates consumer complaints, and takes disciplinary action against dealers who violate the Act. By doing so, it helps maintain integrity within the automotive industry and fosters an environment where consumers can confidently engage in vehicle transactions.

Other organizations mentioned, like the Ministry of Consumer Services and the Ontario Automobile Dealers Association, play supportive or advocacy roles in relation to consumer affairs and industry standards, but they do not have the enforcement authority specified in the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. The Automotive Business School of Canada focuses on education and training rather than regulation. Thus, OMVIC is the clear choice as the enforcement agency for this legislation.