Project Vector Victory: Nearly 600 vehicles recovered in Ontario and Quebec in crackdown against auto theft
Toronto, Ontario — An extensive automotive crackdown has led to the recovery of 598 stolen vehicles from Ontario and Quebec before they could be illegally shipped overseas. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported that the majority of the cars—483 of them—were from Ontario with a potential total value […]
Mystery Movements: Ford files patent for vehicles that could move themselves to deter auto theft
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for automotive systems and methods that could allow a vehicle to make random movements. The reason for this patent is to serve as a potential deterrent against automotive theft. Specifically, the patent—which was filed on March 16, 2021 and published on March 12, 2024—describes […]
Document Demands: Canadian automakers required to submit anti-theft strategy documents by February 28
Ottawa, Ontario — Last week, the Standing Committee on Finance approved a motion by MP Brian Masse (NDP — Windsor West) requiring auto companies with a Canadian footprint to produce their anti-theft strategy documents by February 28. This requirement comes as a move against rising rates of vehicle theft in the country. Masse’s motion requests […]
Security Summit: Government of Canada announces National Summit on combating auto theft
Ottawa, Ontario — On January 21, the Government of Canada announced that a National Summit on combating auto theft will take place on February 8 in Ottawa. According to initial details, the goal of the summit is to bring together leaders from key jurisdictions across the automotive and transportation industry, as well as government sectors, […]
Tech Tag: Auto insurers pushing tracking systems amid jumps in Toronto-area vehicle thefts
Toronto, Ontario — Amid recent surges in auto thefts in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), some insurance companies are now pushing owners of targeted vehicles to install tracking devices. One such instance of this comes from Toronto-based resident, Samantha Sannella, owner of a Jeep Rubicon. Originally reporting to CBC News, Sannella revealed that in 2023, […]
Albertan Auto Theft: Province’s most-stolen models generally older, large pickup trucks
Edmonton, Alberta — Équité Association recently revealed data on car theft in Canada showed that Alberta’s auto thieves generally prefer to steal large, older model pickup trucks. The top five most stolen vehicles in Alberta are: Ford F-350 Ram 1500 Ford F-150 Honda Civic Chevrolut Silverado 1500 Équité Director of Investigative Services for western Canada, […]
