Internet vehicle registration renewals

I would like to inform honourable members that my department will be implementing a new e-commerce service enabling vehicle owners to renew their registrations over the Internet. Registrations are currently renewed on an annual basis by mail, through chartered banks, or in person at various departmental offices. Once this new service is in place, owners will be able to renew their vehicle registrations and pay for the service on-line.

Change in information technology is revolutionizing the way we do business. The public is demanding more immediate access to services. We intend to provide it.

My department has worked with Treasury Board to develop a secure e-commerce system. Vehicle registration will be the first of various service applications to be offered through this technology.

We have gone to great lengths to ensure this system is user-friendly and transactions will be secure. In the coming weeks, I will provide all honourable members and citizens with complete information regarding the new service.

2001 05 15                             1:45 p.m.