According to industry estimates, Ontario saw a 48.3 per cent increase in auto thefts from 2021 to 2022, with Atlantic Canada reporting nearly 35 per cent.
New federal standards that could make Canadian vehicles a harder target for prolific car thieves are one of the outcomes stakeholders hope for as the Canadian government invites provinces and industry officials together for a national summit.
Spurred by pandemic supply chain issues, Canada has seen a dramatic increase in vehicle thefts in recent years and now Ottawa plans to gather law enforcement to find solutions.
Tories seek the support of NDP and Bloc Québécois to reconvene committee, call for review of interaction between Rebel’s David Menzies and Mounties after journalist asked Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland a question