Behind the Rise in Auto Theft Making Canada a Global Hot Spot

Canadian politicians have recently stepped up efforts to address the nation’s auto theft problem, as global attention bears down on Canada. Interpol has labelled Canada one of the world’s main source countries for stolen vehicles in a growing international market, and that’s having serious impacts on Canadians—not only driving up insurance premiums but also putting people at risk. Only about a month into 2024, two carjackings had already occurred with young children in the backseat. In one of those cases, a Toronto woman was loading groceries into her car when thieves drove away with her 4-month-old baby and 5-year-old in the back. Both children were found safe, though one was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The suspects were only 13 and 16 years old....