Poilievre Proposes New Federal Port Measures in Plan to Curb Auto Theft ‘Crisis’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to combat a Canada-wide “car theft crisis,” with a suite of new proposals that includes beefing up security at the country’s ports. Mr. Poilievre was in Montreal on Feb. 6 where he pitched his party’s proposed new measures to combat auto theft. The measures, which include mandatory jail time and harsher bail conditions for repeat offenders, would be put in place if the Conservatives form the next government, Mr. Poilievre said. During an outdoor news conference at the Port of Montreal, he said a Tory government would put $132.7 million over five years toward 24 advanced X-ray scanners so border agents can better detect stolen cars in shipping containers at ports in Vancouver, Montreal, Prince Rupert, and Halifax....