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While many Canadians are dreaming of sun-soaked beaches and open roads, organized insurance crime is working overtime to turn those dreams into nightmares. Équité Association is putting Canadians firmly in the driver’s seat, arming them with the knowledge and tools to spot and stop insurance crime before it puts a dent in their summer plans. Through its “Fraud Never Takes a Vacation” campaign Équité is sounding the alarm on emerging fraud trends, empowering everyone to recognize the red flags and protect themselves from becoming an unwitting victim.

Équité Association, the national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, today released its First Half of 2025 Auto Theft Trend Report, revealing a 19.1% national decrease in the theft of private passenger vehicles, compared to the same period in 2024.

Équité Association commends the successful publication of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 338, the new joint American National Standard and National Standard of Canada for Vehicle Theft Deterrent Equipment and Systems: Electronic Immobilization System and Aftermarket Installation Requirements. Équité is proud to have represented its Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry members on the advisory committee responsible for collaboratively shaping the standard. This significant milestone represents a crucial step forward in combatting auto theft across North America.

Équité Association today expressed strong support for Public Safety Canada’s introduction of Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, announced by the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety. This crucial legislation, building on the existing $1.3 billion Border Plan, is a vital step forward in securing the border against transnational organized crime, including auto theft, and further empowering the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Équité Association is pleased to acknowledge the significant progress outlined by the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, on behalf of Public Safety Canada, in addressing the ongoing issue of auto theft in Canada.

Équité Association a publié aujourd’hui son Rapport sur les tendances de 2024 en matière de vol d’automobiles, qui démontre une diminution continue à l’échelle nationale après des années de sommets historiques. Le déclin de 18,6 % (cumul annuel) du vol d’automobiles à l’échelle du pays est dû à des efforts collectifs et des mesures concrètes prises par les principaux intervenants tout au long de l’année. À l’échelle nationale, plus de 57 000 voitures de tourisme ont été volées en 2024, ce qui est toujours beaucoup trop et pose une menace à la sécurité de tous les Canadiens.

Équité Association, Canada’s national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, today unveiled their annual 'Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada' for 2023. After two consecutive years in the top spot, the Toyota Highlander has overtaken the Honda CR-V as the nation’s most stolen vehicle.

As Canada’s national authority on insurance crime and fraud prevention, Équité Association is raising awareness about the devastating impacts of insurance fraud through the launch of the ‘Scams Leave Lasting Scars’ campaign. Équité has released a series of education articles and victim impact stories to help Canadians identify the signs of insurance fraud. Équité’s educational resources are targeted to insurance agents, brokers and front line insurance experts to support a ground-up approach to identifying and preventing insurance crime. Recognizing the signs of insurance crime and fraud empowers honest, hardworking Canadians to take decisive action to protect themselves and to avoid becoming a victim.

TORONTO, July 16, 2024 /CNW/ – Équité Association, the national authority on insurance crime, releases its First Half of 2024 Auto Theft Trend Report.After Canadians have endured peak years of auto theft crimes in 2022 and 2023, the first half of 2024 national auto theft trends are starting to show a decrease of 17% as compared to the same period in 2023. These positive national results are a testament to the collaborative efforts of the insurance industry, federal and provincial governments, law enforcement agencies, and Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) to reduce auto theft and disrupt the flow of funds to organized crime. Albeit early days of this new trend, continued focus is crucial to preventing vehicle thefts before they happen.

Équité Association, Canada's national authority on insurance crime, released a new report detailing the scope and impact of cargo and heavy equipment theft across the country today. Équité maintains Canada’s only cargo theft database with information on stolen trucks, trailers, cargo, and heavy equipment.