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Thanks Rob

If I get anything from the Ministry, I'll contrast Quebec's treatment of HMVs and Manitoba's comparatively honourable treatment. I am not negotiating with the government! But whispering good ideas vs bad ideas. Sometimes good solutions get traction and work well.

For example, Quebec's insurance bureau got angry at HUMVEEs (I think) and decided they were only off-road capable. Engineer's inspection certificates, limited speed highways, and other pointless nuisance requirements. The scheming machinations echoed well within the insurance organization, but when the changes reached the Minister's desk he'd heard another opinion. The man happened to own a car dealership in Granby (IIRC), and knew the classic car community. He accepted their decision as presented because he didn't have any regulatory influence, but he immediately overruled them on a ministerial letter. Getting the minister mad at an administration he controls did not work out well for the insurance bureau.