Who among the following is NOT a recognized source of information that can trigger an OMVIC investigation?

Private investigations initiated by the dealer are not a recognized source of information that would trigger an OMVIC investigation. OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) typically relies on external sources of information to initiate an investigation to ensure impartiality and credibility. These sources include complaints from consumers, reports from other dealers, and information provided by government ministries and agencies.

When investigations are initiated based on unbiased complaints or alerts from the market, it demonstrates an objective concern regarding a dealer's practices. However, a private investigation conducted by the dealer themselves may not carry the same weight as it is inherently subjective and could be seen as an attempt to self-assess or mitigate issues rather than a legitimate report of wrongdoing. Therefore, this option does not align with the standard processes for triggering an investigation by OMVIC.