Cracking down on auto theft in partnership with provinces
I hope you all had a restful and joyful summer. It was truly a pleasure to see so many of you at the Port Union Waterfront Festival and other celebrations across our riding! As I return to Parliament in September, I want to especially thank those who have shared their concerns and hopes for our community and country – your insights are invaluable and always appreciated.
Curbing Auto Theft: Recent Gains
The federal government continues to use every tool at its disposal to crack down on auto theft in partnership with provinces, manufacturers, shippers and law enforcement. Over the past six months, auto thefts have fallen by 17 percent nationwide and by 14 percent in Ontario. While this early progress is encouraging, we remain committed to significantly reducing these numbers as we keep Canadians and their property safe.
- Tougher criminal penalties for auto theft offences and cracking down on the sale, possession, distribution and import of devices commonly used to steal cars.
- New scanning tools and enhancements to the CBSA’s anti-smuggling efforts, including the deployment of a mobile X-ray scanner in the GTA. These improvements have already led to the interception of 1,205 stolen vehicles in railyards and ports across Canada as of May 20, 2024.
- $121 million to Ontario police services to help them disrupt, dismantle and prosecute the organized crime groups involved in auto theft.
- $28 million to the Canada Border Services Agency to ensure they can scan outbound rail and shipping containers for stolen cars.
More Canadians Receiving Dental Care
We are delivering on our promise to help more Canadians access dental care and make life more affordable for families, seniors and children. As of early August, nearly 450,000 Canadians have received dental care, and 2.3 million have been approved for coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). This includes seniors aged 65 and above, children under 18, and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate.
All remaining eligible Canadians will be invited to join the CDCP in 2025.
Finding a CDCP Provider Near You
We understand how important it is for patients to continue seeing their family dentist or a provider close to home. That’s why we are working hard to sign up more oral health professionals. So far, nearly 19,000 oral health professionals – about 75 percent – are participating in the CDCP, with more joining every day.
Visit sunlife.ca/sl/cdcp/en/member/provider-search to quickly find participating dentists in our community. For more information, please visit Canada.ca/Dental or reach Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342
Celebrating 50 Years at Toronto Zoo
On August 15, the Scarborough community came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Toronto Zoo. Over its remarkable half-century journey, the zoo has welcomed nearly 60 million guests, made significant contributions to conservation science and education, and is the beloved home of over 3,000 animals from around the world. Come visit the Toronto Zoo to meet its charming inhabitants, explore world-class attractions, learn about wildlife conservation, and become part of its ongoing story.
Team Canada Shines at Paris 2024
From record-breaking performances to heart-stopping finishes, Canada’s Olympic athletes have once again triumphed on the world stage. Team Canada took home a historic 27 medals – 9 gold, 7 silver and 11 bronze – its highest-ever medal count in a non-boycotted Olympics. With the Paralympics underway, there’s even more excitement ahead as our athletes continue to make us proud!