C-379Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft)
Conservative bill that adds mandatory minimum sentences for motor-vehicle theft, creates a separate offence for possessing or trafficking parts from suspected stolen vehicles, and adds aggravating factors when theft is linked to organized crime. Tabled during the 2023-2024 spike in GTA car theft.
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Would add mandatory minimum sentences for car theft, create new offences for trafficking in parts from stolen vehicles, and treat links to organized crime as an aggravating factor. Brought during the 2023-2024 surge in car theft around the Greater Toronto Area. A Conservative bill.
Issues this bill touches
- Crime & Public Safety
Adds mandatory minimums for motor-vehicle theft. Response to GTA car-theft spike.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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