Canada decides only to use the name ESC for Electronic Stability Control systems

Transport Canada has decided to eliminate consumer confusion over automotive stability control systems. First, they're looking for carmakers to drop all their proprietary handling aids' names — ESP, VSA, DSC, etc. Transport Canada wants everyone selling cars in Canada to use ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and they are now launching a public education campaign to explain the benefits of ESC to Canadian car buyers. The next step in Canada has begun to follow the US and make ESC mandatory for all cars from 2012. But until then awareness activities will tell consumers that not all cars are equipped with this life saving technology and that they should look for cars with ESC when they buy a new car. The FIA Foundation and ChooseESC! work closely with the Canadian authorities and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) to join forces on awareness raising activities.

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