Trudeau hints at tougher penalties for car thieves as RCMP chief warns of 'unprecedented' problem

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested today his government is considering tougher penalties for auto theft as the head of the RCMP warned that some thefts are being carried out with "extreme violence."

Trudeau hints at tougher penalties for car thieves as RCMP chief warns of 'unprecedented' problem
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his opening remarks at an auto theft summit, Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Ottawa.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested today his government is considering tougher penalties for auto theft as the head of the RCMP warned that some thefts are being carried out with "extreme violence."