Federal Government Announces $15 Million to Combat Car Thefts Across Canada

Published on February 21, 2024

The federal government is committing an additional $15 million over three years to fight the rise in vehicle thefts across the country. Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement on Feb. 21 in Montreal. Mr. LeBlanc says $9 million will go toward provincial, territorial, and municipal police services to increase their capacity to take custody of stolen vehicles identified by the Canada Border Services Agency. Another $3.5 million will help officers co-ordinate with international police agency Interpol, which Ottawa says will make Canadian police better able to find stolen vehicles, and car parts shipped abroad. Mr. LeBlanc says $2.4 million will be used to support the Canadian government’s work to fight car theft with domestic and international partners....

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