Misapplied Pressure: Alberta converter theft act hampers legal sales while black market thrives, report says

Edmonton, Alberta — The Protecting Alberta Industry from Theft Act is now more than two years old, and while the legislative changes have made the process of buying catalytic converters more stringent, Albertan auto recyclers are voicing concerns that such sales are still happening regularly—albeit, under the table and off the books. A recent CBC report […]
New Brunswick Recyclers: Prepare to comment on proposed changes to Salvage Dealers Licensing Act

Fredericton, New Brunswick — New Brunswick-based auto recyclers should be prepared to provide comments on the province’s proposed amendments to its Salvage Dealers Licensing act; the province plans to amend the act in an effort to curb catalytic converter thefts. According to the province, the proposed changes aim to “reduce criminal activity by no longer […]