Ontario needs VIN registry to stop auto thefts happening ‘right under the Premier’s nose’ – Oshawa MPP [Video]

The idea of a VIN verification system to put a dent in auto theft crime rings that have grown in power in recent years seems like a no-brainer but an Oshawa MPP has had little luck prying a commitment out of the provincial government despite repeated attempts.

With criminal tentacles inside the province’s own Service Ontario offices – an alleged scheme involving the registration of fake VINs by employees at a ServiceOntario location is part of a Toronto Police investigation into auto theft than has resulted in dozens of arrests and more than 300 charges – it seemed to Jennifer French like a good opportunity to ask the ruling government once again.

The latest political jousting happened November 4 on the Legislature floor at Queen’s Park when French rose during Question Period to question her regional neighbour, Durham MPP and Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery Todd McCarthy.

“Why …