TRANSPORTATION
Judicial review of respondent's decision to seize shipping container holding two partially assembled imported superformance cars, related parts on basis constituted "vehicles" as defined in Motor Vehicle Safety Act, S.C. 1993, c. 16, s. 2—"Vehicle" defined as "any vehicle . . . capable of being driven or drawn"—"Capable" interpreted as including potential for conversion— When imported, vehicle must have assembled body/chassis, installed power train so that vehicle immediately capable of being driven with minimum of activity—Container's contents not "readily" capable of being driven since lacking wheels, engine, requiring several days' work to assemble—Since container's contents seized not "vehicles" under Act, s. 2, respondent overreaching authority for seizure under Act, s. 15.
Macro Auto Leasing Inc. v. Canada (Minister of Transport) (T‑402‑06, 2007 FC 521, Simpson J., judgment dated 16/5/07, 20 pp.)