2021 Canadian Federal Budget introduces new Criminal Code offences targeting car theft, linked to organized crime and money laundering.
The latest Canadian Federal Budget proposes new Criminal Code offences targeting car theft, including charges for using violence during theft, links to organized crime, and laundering money for criminal organizations. It also aims to make it illegal to own or sell devices commonly used to steal cars, and create an aggravating factor for thieves involving youths. These changes follow a national auto theft summit held in February, addressing Canada's estimated 90,000 car thefts per year, many involving organized crime.
April 16, 2024
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