Canada Backs Projects Targeting Auto Theft
The Government of Canada is committed to detecting, disrupting, and dismantling organized auto theft crime and auto theft, which is why it is exploring new and innovative solutions to prevent vehicle theft.
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced that the Government of Canada is providing over $1.1 million to eight innovative projects aimed at reducing auto theft.
The projects are part of the Vehicle Theft Prevention challenge, launched in August 2024 under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program and funded by Transport Canada, in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Public Safety Canada. The challenge invited Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to propose innovative solutions to deter auto theft.
The eight proposals selected for funding include ideas such as:
Grant funding for these eight projects is being provided to support recipients in developing their ‘proof of concept.’ Should these projects be successful, one or two proposals will receive up to $1 million in funding to build a functional prototype.
https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-funds-innovative-projects-to-tackle-auto-theft.html