Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his Liberal government is considering more stringent penalties for criminals engaging in auto theft.
Trudeau made the comment as he kicked off a daylong national summit in Ottawa on how best to tackle auto theft.
He took a pointed jab at Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre, saying “catchy slogans” and two-minute videos won’t solve the problem.
And he hinted at the need for incentives to encourage automakers to install rigid anti-theft technology in their vehicles.
The summit includes officials from various levels of government, as well as police and industry leaders.
The federal government says an estimated 90,000 cars are stolen
