OMVIC’s Discipline Hearings are open to the public except where a panel is of the opinion that it may be closed under the Act and the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act. Hearings will be held virtually, unless otherwise noted.
Register your attendance by contacting [email protected]. Once registered, you will receive a link to attend. If you are a member of the media, contact [email protected]. Rebroadcast of a hearing is strictly prohibited. OMVIC’s discipline hearings are open to the public except where a Panel is of the opinion that it may be closed under the Act and the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act.
OMVIC is alleging the registrant(s) have breached the following sections on the Code of Ethics:
Compliance
(2) A registered motor vehicle dealer who enters into a contract with a person for the sale of a motor vehicle shall facilitate compliance by the person with the person’s obligations under subsection 11 (2) of the Highway Traffic Act unless the person instructs the dealer not to do so.
Professionalism
9. (1) In carrying on business, a registrant shall not engage in any act or omission that, having regard to all of the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded as disgraceful, dishonourable, unprofessional or unbecoming of a registrant. O. Reg. 332/08, s. 9 (1).
(2) In carrying on a business, a registrant shall act with honesty, integrity and fairness. O. Reg. 332/08, s. 9 (2).
(3) A registrant shall use the registrant’s best efforts to prevent error, misrepresentation, fraud or any unethical practice in respect of a trade in a motor vehicle. O. Reg. 332/08, s. 9 (3).
