No safety or emissions checks for years now in BC. We is like the wild west here. I think the provincial gov thought the whole system was too much hassle and a contradiction when you've got industry, oil refineries churning out heaps of emissions.

Pot emisisons went up when they legalized marijuana and we are all mellowed out now.

 

Ok. Uncle!
Personal freedom requires personal responsibility. Sadly, we pass laws that encourage law-breaking behavior.
Economic necessity or incentive encourages the same. The trend is disturbing. Yes, madness.
People will cheat you and jeopardize your safety. Maybe MOT would be a better way?