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Canada Targets Profit-Motivated Theft | Toronto News
Starting July 15, Canada’s justice system is cracking down on retail theft with a new sentencing tool targeting crimes driven by profit—whether solo or organized. Judges now must consider commercial intent, making fraudulent returns, resale schemes, and bulk thefts more serious, even if no mandatory jail time is imposed. Retailers, already spending heavily on security, welcome the move as theft costs soar and incidents climb—over 180,000 in 2024 alone. Success hinges on prosecutors proving motive and law enforcement connecting dots across cases. The law’s real impact? Still unfolding—but it’s…
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