Government of Canada reports on continued progress in fight against auto theft

September 21, 2026

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft (Action Plan).

The National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft is supported by broader Government of Canada efforts to combat crime and strengthen community safety through stronger criminal laws, making critical investments in frontline enforcement and upstream prevention, and taking actions to disrupt organized crime.

This latest update highlights key actions and outcomes undertaken by the Government of Canada alongside provincial and law enforcement partners from June 2025 to April 2026, including:

Increasing Canada’s capacity to detect stolen vehicles at railyards and ports, including through the deployment of a mobile X-ray scanner in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This vehicle detection technology is owned and operated by the RCMP, with support from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). So far in 2026, over 2,800 containers have been scanned using detection technology.
Amending the Customs Act to strengthen the CBSA’s ability to examine goods that are destined for export.

Please visit this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-reports-on-continued-progress-in-fight-against-auto-theft.html

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