About CCMTA
Who We Are
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) is an incorporated body, whose members have responsibility for the administration, regulation and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety in Canada.
CCMTA’s owners are Canada’s 14 provincial, territorial and federal governments, responsible for transportation and highway safety.
Mandate
Active in road safety for over 85 years, our role is to:
- Respond to specific requests made by the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety and advise and make recommendations to members as appropriate.
- Encourage and foster Pan-Canadian uniformity and regulatory cooperation to the extent possible.
- Identify and address national road safety concerns and conduct research that supports members.
- Develop and maintain Pan-Canadian and International agreements.
- Exchange knowledge and data, using technology, to support members’ needs.
Leadership
The Membership of the Corporation consists of Canada’s fourteen (14) Provincial, Federal and Territorial Governments, each is represented by an individual appointed from among such Governments’ departments, commissions, agencies, or crown corporations charged with the administration, regulation or control of transportation and highway safety.
Meet the Board of Directors
Board members are elected from each provincial, territorial, and federal governments.
As a non-profit, the Board of Directors has a duty and fiduciary responsibility under law to make decisions in the best interest of the Corporation, and a duty to supervise the management of the activities of CCMTA.
CCMTA is proud to present to you its Board of Directors:
Provincial/Territorial Departments of Transportation (7)
Lynn Varty
Assistant Deputy Minister
Traffic Safety Services
CCMTA Chair
Dan Leopold
Executive Director
Registry of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Compliance & Safety
Mitchell Roland
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Director, Compliance and Licensing Division
Patrick Akpalialuk
Assistant Deputy Minister - Intern
Felix Fung
Assistant Deputy Minister, Transportation Safety Division
John Flood
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Nathan Cross
Acting Director,
Transport Services
Public Safety and Service Departments (3)
Krista Cull
Acting Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Nicole Shorrock
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Branch
CCMTA 2026 Annual Meeting Host
RoadSafetyBC | Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Toby Louie
Assistant Deputy Minister and Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
CCMTA Vice-Chair
Public Insurance Corporations (3)
Maria Campos
Vice President and Chief Customer and Product Officer
CCMTA Second Vice-Chair
Chair, CCMTA Governance Standing Committee
Federal Department of Transportation (1)
Melanie Vanstone
Director General,
Motor Vehicle and Road Safety
Chair, CCMTA Audit and Finance Standing Committee
Accountability
To guide the Board in making decisions in the best interests of the Corporation, the Board has confirmed the following accountabilities:
- To the Council of Deputy Ministers and Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety for providing advice and making recommendations on matters relating to transportation and highway safety.
- To the Provincial, Territorial, and Federal governments for promoting a better understanding and cooperation in all matters related to transportation and highway safety among those governments, and other organizations where there exists a mutual interest.
- To its members (which is explicitly government) for complying with its by-laws and applicable legislation to achieve its mission and vision.
- To its industry partners and associates for maintaining an ongoing dialogue and consultation to ensure CCMTA is responsive and informative.
Governance
The CCMTA Board of Directors has created a governance framework to support its mandate and role.
Please click on the image below to enlarge and view the governance chart.
Standing Committees
The Standing Committees of the Board consist of the following with membership restricted to Board members:
- Executive Committee
- Governance Committee
- Audit and Finance Committee
- Technology and Data Services
Program Committees
Program Committees provide a forum for jurisdictional collaboration and knowledge sharing on research and policy matters, and they identify and address emerging road safety issues.
Program Committees develop and coordinate the implementation of modern and consistent standards, practices and priorities and contribute to the implementation of Canada’s road safety strategies ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods by road.
Each of the Program Committees may be comprised of up to two representatives from each of Canada’s 14 provincial, territorial and federal governments, responsible for transportation and highway safety.
All Program Committees are accountable to the Board of Directors who provides oversight on committee work and reviews recommendations made by committee members.
- Carrier Safety Standards and Compliance (CSSC)
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CSSC focuses on:
- Commercial vehicles, drivers, and carrier operations in Canada and internationally.
- Providing oversight for National Safety Code (NSC) Standards within the Committee’s scope, ensuring they are maintained and periodically reviewed to remain effective and responsive to industry needs, technology and regulatory changes.
- Providing leadership and guidance to Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Region V.
Next Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting
June 1-3, 2026
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Driver Programs and Standards (DP&S)
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DP&S focuses on:
- Providing leadership for driver safety and licensing in Canada and internationally, including governance of the Canadian Driver’s License Agreement (CDLA) and related administrative guides.
- Providing strategic oversight and governance of the Driver Fitness Overview Group (DFOG) to ensure uniform medical drivers fitness standards and evidence-based practices across jurisdictions and focusing on high-level objectives such as maintaining NSC 6 Medical Standards, promoting evidence-based approaches, and ensuring consistency across jurisdictions.
- Providing oversight for National Safety Code standards within the Committee’s scope, ensuring they are maintained and periodically reviewed to remain effective and responsive to industry needs, technology, and regulatory changes.
Next Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting
June 1-3, 2026
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Road Safety Research and Policies (RSRP)
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RSRP focuses on:
- Coordinating and conducting research on contributing factors to serious injuries and fatalities on Canadian roads.
- Developing and promoting harmonized national approaches to road safety data collection, analysis, and use.
- Developing and supporting the goals of Canada’s Road Safety Strategy, including the advancement of the Safe Systems Approach.
- Identify emerging issues by proactively identifying and prioritizing research needs and policy gaps related to road safety.
Next Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting
June 1-3, 2026
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Data and Technology Services (DTS)
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This committee focuses on:
- Developing and ongoing management of a data strategy for CCMTA.
- Enhancing data sharing opportunities across jurisdictions.
- Providing guidance, coordination and project delivery on key data files including the Carrier Data Exchange (CDE) and mDLs.
- Partnering with industry and peer organizations to leverage knowledge and progress on key initiatives.
- Identifying current and emerging data/technology needs that supports road safety initiatives.
Next Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting
June 1-3, 2026
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Vehicle Strategy and Safety Initiatives (VSSI)
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VSSI focuses on:
- Providing leadership in vehicle safety and compliance initiatives in Canada and internationally, including governance of CCMTA endorsed agreements and guidelines related to vehicle programs.
- Providing strategic oversight of vehicle related compliance, safety, fraud, and theft initiatives.
- Providing oversight for National Safety Code standards within the Committee’s scope, ensuring they are maintained and periodically reviewed to remain effective and responsive to industry needs, technology, and regulatory changes.
Next Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting
June 1-3, 2026
Fredericton, New Brunswick
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