Auto Theft in Canada
- References and Glossary

References

• Baitcar.com
  
  
• Dauvergne, Mia, December 2008, "Motor Vehicle Theft in Canada. 2007". Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 85-002-X, Juristat. Vol. 28, no. 10
  
  
• Government of Canada:
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to tackle auto theft and property crime (news release, April 21, 2009)
  • Legislation - Bill C-26 (passed by the House of Commons on June 16, 2009)
    
    
• Insurance Bureau of Canada
  
  
• Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
  
  
• Manitoba Public Insurance. (MPI). n.d. - "Auto Theft"

Glossary

• Vehicle alarm
  Vehicle alarms draw attention to would-be thieves with sirens, beeps and other loud noises. Some systems trigger flashing lights too.
  
  
• Steering wheel locking device
  Steering wheel locking devices are attached to the steering wheel of your vehicle and provide a great visual deterrent; most thieves prefer to target vehicles that are easy to steal.
  
  
• Electronic immobilizer
  An electronic immobilizer is a security device that automatically engages when the vehicle is turned off.  It interrupts the power supply to three vital circuits: the starter, the ignition and the fuel pump, and only when the correctly coded key is used are the circuits re-enabled.  All new cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs built in Canada must be equipped with anti-theft engine immobilizers as of September 1, 2007.

Page last updated: November 29, 2010