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Story summary
- In 2025, Canada saw thefts fall 18% to about 90,000 vehicles, aided by 2024-enhanced law enforcement strategies.
- Recovery rates remain low, with over one-third of stolen vehicles unrecovered.
- Quebec recorded the largest drop in thefts at 25%.
- Alberta has a 71% recovery rate.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged a House of Commons committee's auto theft recommendations and opposed container search regulation changes.
