Reports of growing vehicle theft across the provinces has spurred many to call for vehicle theft safety regulation updates and improvements, as well as stronger efforts to find and repatriate these stolen vehicles.

For example, in early September, the Equite Association called on Transport Canada to adopt new standards set out by UL standards and engagement (ULSE), to be more in line with U.S. regulations and standards.

These changes would update Canada’s federal motor vehicle safety regulations and ...