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.
Oshawa MPP Jennifer French in the Ontario Legislature
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