322 Summer Jobs Helping Youth Succeed:
This summer, our government delivered over 76,000 Canada Summer Jobs, with 322 right here in Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park. With more positions than usual, many youth gained valuable work experience with local employers across a variety of fields, from conservation and sports to coding, research, and more!
Auto Theft Down Nearly 26% in Ontario:
Auto theft in Ontario dropped 25.9% in the first half of 2025, and is down 19% across Canada. This sharp decrease reflects a comprehensive effort to crack down on organized crime and protect communities. By tightening security at our borders and ports, imposing tougher penalties on offenders, and equipping law enforcement with the tools they need, the federal government is delivering results.
In addition to fewer thefts, recovery rates have improved with more stolen vehicles being traced, intercepted, and returned to their rightful owners.
There is more to be done. The RCMP and CBSA will continue supporting local police, and I am working closely with my provincial counterparts and police chiefs to build on this progress. As Minister of Public Safety, I remain committed to keeping all Canadians and their communities safe.
Tougher Bail and Sentences for Violent Crime:
This fall, our government will introduce legislation to make it harder for violent criminals to get bail and to impose stricter sentences. This will include offences involving auto theft, home invasion, human trafficking, and organized crime.
But in order for these changes to have a meaningful impact, the provinces also need to do their part to fix the bail system. The provinces are responsible for administering bail hearings, jails, and crown prosecutors’ offices. Yet provincial jails remain partly overcrowded with people awaiting trial, and provincial courts and crown attorneys often lack the staff, funds, and resources to effectively contest bail and get cases tried in a timely manner. Without sufficient provincial support and resources, even the toughest federal legislation cannot fully protect communities.
We all have a role to play in keeping our streets safe. The federal government stands ready to work with provinces to close these gaps and ensure our criminal justice system functions properly.
Standing Strong Against U.S. Tariffs:
On August 1, the United States raised tariffs to 35% on Canadian goods not covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). While nearly 90% of Canadian exports are shielded from tariffs under CUSMA, key sectors such as lumber, steel, aluminum, and automobiles have been hit—putting Canadian jobs and industries at risk.
As we continue negotiations with the U.S. to secure the best possible deal for Canadians, we are also taking decisive action here at home:
- Pivoting to reliable trading partners and diversifying our trade—the U.S. share of Canada’s exports has already declined from a monthly average of 76% in 2024 to 68% in 2025.
- Removing federal trade and labour mobility barriers to create one Canadian economy.
- Targeted support for impacted sectors and workers. We are protecting jobs, investing in our industrial competitiveness, buying Canadian, and diversifying our export markets.