In August 2021, Transport Canada released the Guidelines for
Testing Automated Driving Systems in Canada Version 2.01 ("the
Guidelines") which replaced the previous 2018 guidelines for
testing highly automated vehicles in Canada. The Guidelines apply
to any organization conducting research and development trials of
vehicles equipped with automated driving systems
("ADS").
The Guidelines establish a baseline of best-practices to ensure
that on-road testing and trials involving ADS vehicles are done
safely. Further, the Guidelines seek to clarify the roles and
responsibilities of federal, provincial or territorial, and
municipal governments as it relates to trial organizations. The
Guidelines emphasize safety, accessibility, efficiency and
collaboration with government, stakeholders and international
partners.
