Volkswagen Charged With Violating Vehicle Emission Standards In Canada
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German automaker Volkswagen AG on Monday was charged with importing nearly 128,000 vehicles into Canada contravening the country’s environmental legislation, a Canadian government agency said.
Volkswagen was charged with 60 counts of breaching the Canadian Environmental Protection Act by importing vehicles that did not conform to prescribed emission standards, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said.
The charges included two counts of providing misleading information. The court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 13 in the Ontario Court of Justice.
A Volkswagen spokesman said the company has cooperated fully with the investigation by the ECCC.
“At the hearing, the parties will submit for the Court’s consideration a proposed plea resolution and seek its approval,” he added.In 2015, the agency launched an investigation into the importing of certain vehicle models allegedly equipped with a prohibited “defeat device”.
In this case, the device was software that reduces the effectiveness of the emission control system during normal vehicle use, according to the agency.
News in 2015 that Volkswagen had used such devices to cheat emissions tests has so far cost the company about 30 billion euros (26 billion pounds) in fines, vehicle refits and legal costs, and also triggered a global backlash against diesel vehicles.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many vehicles did Volkswagen import into Canada that did not meet emission standards?
How many vehicles did Volkswagen import into Canada that did not meet emission standards?
Volkswagen was charged with importing nearly 128,000 vehicles into Canada. These vehicles contravened the country’s environmental legislation by not conforming to prescribed emission standards, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Q.What is the purpose of the 'defeat device' mentioned in the charges against Volkswagen?
What is the purpose of the 'defeat device' mentioned in the charges against Volkswagen?
The 'defeat device' is software that reduces the effectiveness of the emission control system during normal vehicle use. Its purpose is to make vehicles appear to meet emission standards during tests, but not in real-world driving.
Q.When is the court hearing for Volkswagen's charges in Canada scheduled to take place?
When is the court hearing for Volkswagen's charges in Canada scheduled to take place?
The court hearing for Volkswagen is scheduled for December 13. It will take place in the Ontario Court of Justice, where the parties will present a proposed plea resolution for the court’s consideration.
Q.What has been the approximate financial cost to Volkswagen globally due to the emissions cheating scandal?
What has been the approximate financial cost to Volkswagen globally due to the emissions cheating scandal?
The emissions cheating scandal has so far cost Volkswagen about 30 billion euros, which is approximately 26 billion pounds. This sum covers fines, vehicle refits, and various legal costs incurred by the company.
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