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•  We should note a thank-you to all who have written in and posted on the site today!!   Our priority is to help you all get your plates before the Holidays, then we plan to rest and start up again after December 27th. Look forward to a post asking for your input on the future of CWB.

• This was posted on Edmonds this evening and following is a great reply from Serge. 

• “Hey everybody! This was on the CBC as a lead news story. The people who worked on this posted on this thread. Can we stop the side-topic MB/BMW discussion long enough to offer our congratulations to those who did the work? How many times has a BB thread led to an act of Parliament? “

Re: New Import Regulation Effective Dec 19th [subahonda] by sergelbergeron

I’ve never seen 5 smilie cars. Subahonda.
 
The power of the people with the internet. In mid-October I buy a car and closely following this site - I learned like everybody else. But then the RIV changes the lists, compliance letters are not available by the car companies and the whole experience becomes very messy. In all parts of the country, this is secretly happening. The border is being closed. We all get angry, I do several posts and so do many others - still many are  thinking what mistake they did by buying in the US.  But by the power of the internet, I connect with Bob Lamb, the guy from the Montreal Gazette. We receive jointly 10-15-20 private e-mails - there appears to be hundred of people in trouble. Our first meeting is Nov. 18 in Mtl - we ask for help on this site Edmunds. We are looking for volunteers. 2 days later, we have a new site www.carswithoutborders.com dedicated to fighting for consumers. The same day the G&M and then the CBC National on National TV. We ask  Canadians to post their cases and then we start a massive campaign - write - write all across Canada. We have a super media team, an immobilizer team, a web team (all volunteers) Nov 30th, TC comes out with the new rules and on Dec. 19 the new rules take effect.  This is 31 days after the first meeting.
 
The power of the people getting together  is the new weapon. The internet; Edmunds, EBay, Internet shopping and CarsWithoutBorders…all new tools (or weapons) to benefit consumers in this modern age. The modern electronic age has just begun. We don’t know where it will end , but please Car Companies, Governments, no more lying, no more cheating, no more coverups - the world is a lot smaller and a lot more informed and ready for the battle.
 
It is quite a story and man - success sure feels good. Thanks to all who signed the petition on the site, who called their MP, Cannon, etc. Those who volunteered their personal time and a great thanks to Robert Lamb, a true friend and finally the Montreal reporter Jan from the Mtl Gazette who got us all started. It’s quite a ride.

  Thank-you everyone that contributed to our cause

www.Carswithoutborders.com

I just received the following attached to an e-mail from Natasha at the RIV.          

 cmvss-114.pdf    

Note:  The CBC just left a few minutes ago. Please check out the National Tonight. 

Please let us know how your case stands!  Once you have your form 2 or plates let us know!  If you are still having an issue let us know, our objective is to make sure everyone is plated.  Our objective is to help ensure fair pricing for Canadians. 

We still have lots of work to do.  Have a great Holiday, get a good rest.  Serge and I wish you and your families all a safe and happy holiday!

P.S.  we are hearing of some stories that the RIV is not releasing all models - Bob and I will get at that first thing tomorrow AM - RIV - TC .  Good night.

  An  Open letter to the Canadian Consumer! We wonder how many Newspapers will jeopardize their Car advertizing $$$$ and print this!   canadianconsumersbeware.pdf 

•   Today was a bit frustrating .  One of our members was called by the RIV and told to export her car? When asked to speak to the supervisor, she was passed onto a full voice-mail box.   horror-story-ii.pdf
• When we called to get an explanation concerning the expulsion request we were given the runaround by the RIV.  ( When asked to put the statement in writing, the individual indicated it might take some time, because it had to go through the legal department!)
• Our  calls to Senior TC folks concerning any announcement went unanswered.
• One of our members was told there  would be an announcment late in the week, but they would not state if the caller would be happy?
• So bottom line,…..it doesn’t look good for a positive Wednesday announcement!  Even if it did happen it might take up to 3 weeks just to get the RIV folks on the same page!
• Therefore we suggest that all of you spent a bit more effort and call Mr. Cannon’s Office.  Cannon.L@parl.gc.ca      (613) 991-0700

  Lawrence Cannon            (613) 990-2309  Remind him what he stated on November 30th “Our government is committed to ensuring safety on Canadian roads and highways,” said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. “This amendment will simplify and clarify the process for Canadians importing U.S. vehicles, to ensure those vehicles meet our requirements with respect to anti-theft immobilizers.”

• If you can’t get through to him, talk to his assistants…call his Gatineau number… Cannon, Lawrence  tell them them a announcement late in the week is unacceptable!  We have had enough!  We want our plates Now!