MEMBERSHIP:

AB - W. Roth (Chair)
BC - P. Therrien
MB - R. Wightman
NB - J. Lunney
NL - D. Doyle
NS - TBD
NT - H. Beaulieu
NU - T. Bragard
ON - K. Wirachowsky
PE - D. MacEwen
QC - P. Pratte
SK - J. Meed
YT - J. Debuschewitz
TC - M. Schauerte
CVSA - C. Mooney
CCMTA - S. Tremblay

RECORD OF DECISIONS REFERENCE:

CVSA Region V, Sept/01
CVSA Chair Report, Dec/01

REPORTING TO:

CVSA Region V

MANDATE:

1. To review training materials related to the CVSA inspection program and implement updates and amendments to ensure integrity, consistency and uniformity in the delivery of CVSA training; and

2. To oversee the testing procedure and qualification of enforcement officers, verifying consistency across Canada, recommend the practices and procedures used by the testing and grading centre as contracted by CCMTA, and make recommendations as required to CVSA Region V on CVSA training matters.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

EQAT should meet the following objectives:

• Ensure the CVSA training program is kept current and made available to all jurisdictions in a timely manner;
  
• Be implemented in a uniform and cost effective manner;
  
• Be sensitive to jurisdictional needs (where possible);
  
• Be consistent with the international training requirements;
  
• Be aware of industry and public concerns regarding commercial vehicle safety; and
• Chairperson will sit for a two-year term to be elected from the membership of the EQAT

DEADLINES:

EQAT will meet at least annually to address issues that arise.

STATUS:

Ongoing

January 2009