Canada faces a "national crisis" of car thefts, linked to pandemic disruptions, organized crime, and international shipment.

Canada faces a "national crisis" of car thefts, with the Insurance Bureau of Canada attributing the surge to organized crime groups, disrupted vehicle production, and global supply chains during the pandemic. Stolen vehicles are often shipped to overseas car lots in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The Canadian government plans to ban key hacking devices and impose harsher penalties for car thieves.

June 10, 2024
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