Montreal – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced that a National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft will take place on February 8, 2024 in Ottawa. The Summit will bring together leaders from key jurisdictions and sectors to ensure a coordinated response to this issue.
Auto theft is a highly lucrative, highly sophisticated trans-national crime that not only affects Canadians but empowers criminal organizations through the proceeds of crime. The Government is committed to combatting auto theft in Canada, including the shipment of stolen vehicles through our borders.
Federal and provincial officials have been collaborating with key stakeholders on efforts to combat auto theft. The Summit will serve to identify short, medium and long-term actions to combat auto theft and will strengthen joint initiatives that are already underway.
This Summit is in keeping with the Government of Canada’s commitment to combatting serious and organized crime and ensuring the safety of communities.
“Collaboration is key to identifying solutions. By convening partners from across local, provincial and national jurisdictions, this summit will enable us to further coordinate our collective efforts to combat auto theft. I look forward to our discussions.” – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs