Toronto home invasion victim recounts violent break-in, scoffs at advice from police

There has been a sharp rise in car thefts and home invasions in the Greater Toronto Area. Would leaving your car key by the front door make a difference?
A Toronto Police officer suggested that to residents, seemingly to avoid break-ins turning violent.
One Toronto-area resident who recounted his own violent home invasion said this isn't the solution. He said that doesn't work when you've got top-notch anti-theft measures.
"And then having those people get the keys and not being able to steal my car successfully, forcing them to come up and put a Glock 9 mm to my head, that's not a good solution," Peter told Global News.
Mark Carcasole reports.
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[@purenergi1]

Human rights in this country protects the rights of the criminals and not the law abiding citizens.

[@Atite_Lometen]

That's why El Salvador's president stop listening to all you now he has the least violent country in the Americas.

[@francesbernard2445]

At least we have a system left.

[@sarafletch]

Thanks to corrupted and evil judges hand picked by the liberals.

[@Black_Swan68761]

@@francesbernard2445 Very true. We should by a gun and protect ourselves rather rely on local police.

[@D33Lux]

@@francesbernard2445The system that locked everyone down like a criminal with no individual choice for their own body. The system that allows a prime minister to take a $80,000 vacation, flying in a private plane while telling you taxes have to go up due to carbon emissions. The system that allows bail for criminals who have a long history of theft and violent assaults. The system that has a cowardly, inept police force that tells everyone to leave the keys by the door, so criminals can easily steal your car. What that cop did is a criminal offence, its called aiding and abetting.

[@sp1pilot]

Self defence laws and rights need to change in Canada.

[@kirkboivin4357]

It's always been the crooks making the laws. Little wonder it doesn't work for you.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Why? They are getting what they voted for.

[@7QHook]

@@MJ-fj9yv we don't even know JT was elected fairly, could be a Dominion job. either way, we need gun rights now.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

@@7QHook so, JT and his supporters can rig the national election while you whine about guns…looks like you have your priorities all screwed ip.

[@patientzero291]

Pepper spray and stun guns are illegal under JT's leadership

[@FloatingFire358]

Why do the criminals have guns ? and law abiding citizens don't ?

[@coltguy32]

Canadian government allows this crap to happen!

[@Fishforfun7977]

You know exactly why! TRUDEAU

[@raulthepig5821]

Good question. Maybe criminals don't obey laws?

[@thomasklimchuk441]

That's because the government wants to protect the criminal from the law abiding citizen.But these crimes are do to the immigration policies of Trudeaus gov

[@petrplihal9999]

Because they get it on the black market. Gun ban laws only affect law abiding canadian citizens (who are on the ''white market'' where you pay your taxes), not criminals who govern the black market & fund themselves from it.

[@sebebalios1906]

Well if the police are telling us to leave your keys at the doors, then it's time to change some of these stupid Canadian self defence laws so we can defend ourselves without severe repercussions! Someone breaks into my house they are risking their lives, protect your family at all costs!

[@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum]

Wait for Poilievre, he's going to undo a lot of stupid leftist policies.

[@macrostiffproductions2978]

exactly

[@dixonpinfold2582]

That cop's advice is being shown and ridiculed around the world, damaging Toronto's and Canada's already battered reputation.

[@adamlanglois563]

They're putting townhouses in gated communities now. This is tarded.

[@hardrock1826]

@dixonpinfold2582 In a related story to that. Criminals from around the world are flocking to Canada.

[@therealbenjaminfranklin]

Canada is like a snake eating its own tail, imagine living in a first world country but feeling like you're in a third world. The only things going up are taxes and expenses, basically working to pay bills and taxes

[@TentaclePentacle]

Even in the third world you are allowed to protect yourself. In Canada criminals are protected.

[@TheMingez2]

Pretty much and many people are leaving. Nobody wants to live in this mess. No thanks

[@dextermacnutt]

Crime is going up faster than taxes! Maybe but both rediculous

[@atombomb6719]

Are we talking about Canada or the US?

[@D33Lux]

Taxes are funding the tyrants aka the public sector.

[@Rorex99]

I guarantee had this law abiding citizen fired a weapon the Police would have been on the case but a criminal committing a crime isn't apparently worth police resources.

[@EricRedekop]

If my home gets invaded, no-one will ever find the body.

[@2painful2watch]

Let us say amen to that.

[@jordancarlin9687]

and you watch too many movies . You would get caught . It would be the perpetrator’s camp that will dime on you , corroborated by cameras

[@2ndRangerB]

Perfect example of a society where only the criminals are armed

[@frozenkilt]

Always the end result of gun laws.

[@Themiddleman416]

Allowing us to self defend would change this real quick. Funny how people's confidence switches up when there's a chance they're gonna get shot, stabbed or beat to death. This country is so backwards it's infuriating

[@class2instructor32]

Where I live in canada you can bet there is a 12 guage in most people's closets.

[@1ABNDT]

Section 34 of the Cc allows for use of a firearm in a self defense situation. Get a firearm license _ protect your life & property.

[@steveharrigan7811]

@@class2instructor32 I was going to comment,......buuuuut..maybe..not......Be safe folks.....

[@freedomfreedom9523]

You have a right to total self defence if your life is in eminent threat of death period legally look it up dont believe the corrupt government they want you to think that

[@removedbyutube]

​@@steveharrigan7811one can only imagine what you had to say

[@bobinabuddy]

Why did the newscaster announce to every crook in town that the guy just bought a brand new car? Unnecessary info

[@biteme7857]

Not buy replaced

[@egc04]

10 years for property and auto theft no plea bargains or letting off young offenders

[@bobwoods1302]

Hard labour.

[@allatonce3143]

In the USA it's legal to have a hand gun loaded beside the bed with safety on , in responsible dwellings !

[@Fishforfun7977]

Maybe I should move to a safer country like Haiti. This is so sickening, what a toilet our cities are becoming.

[@D33Lux]

At least in Haiti there are no restrictions on firearms so you're not a sitting duck.

[@peterjanjanin9883]

@D33Lux Maybe that's why Haiti has so much crime😉

[@user-iy7ur2vq7g]

Minimum mandatory jail time. 10 years.

[@dongoggine]

No bail

[@X-Prime123]

Pft, that will never happen. Pipe dream. Maybe this is part of that "you'll own nothing and be happy" bit.

[@VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer]

And if they have a weapon, 30 years to life with no parole or bail

[@mattywho8485]

You mean for the homeowner when he defends himself and his family ??

[@levak8740]

What is the point ?They ordering pizza in the jail for them!

[@mariomelis]

It's very sad when you can't drive a vehicle that you like.

[@Doug-zl8nb]

Government have caused this and this is only the beginning

[@theinitialscc1924]

that's what the thieves thought too

[@stefs7141]

It's a damn human right/s

[@cicakaki6587]

The whole world is laughing at Canada because of that cop😂

[@traceytansley1659]

You mean still laughing, they have been ever since Trudeau!

[@worstknightmayor4439]

Thanks Trudeau!!! I wish I had 25 security guards.

[@am7-p]

That !

[@geraldb1323]

are security guards allowed to carry firearms? @@am7-p

[@krishanruwan946]

200 security

[@billjohnson7904]

He needs them due to you psychopaths going after him

[@godmaentertainment4375]

@@billjohnson7904Trudouche

[@palehorsecowboy4]

So, is the officer that suggested leaving keys accessible being investigated for collusion?

[@sunnydelight5255]

Investigated for what? Investigate these judges who keep giving bail after bail. He only said that because he knows no one can protect themselves the right way. The way to make criminals run and never come back.

[@Aqui77aO]

​@@sunnydelight5255only reason judges are doing this is because of bills put forward by JTs government... Look at Canada crime across the country you'll notice a trend. It's only gotten worse since Trudeau has been in.

[@D33Lux]

Aiding and abetting.

[@Eggwelder]

Insurance fraud

[@keithdurose7057]

I doubt if the insurance companies would pay out. To anyone following the police advice. So, is this officer going to pay the victims for the loss of their vehicles? Not to mention the lives of the victims?

[@bobwoods1302]

Why not just leave the keys in the car then?

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Very true! After all it is just a car.

[@raulthepig5821]

That might be legal in Toronto but in Kalifornia the car owner becomes responsible for the thief.

[@xxllbb55]

Ya How do you report THAT ?

[@margueritemoore789]

The Justices System has failed miserably

[@andrewthompson5242]

I wonder if the rise in crime has something to do with government policies.

[@sarafletch]

Is mass immigration.

[@sterlingfury]

I wonder if the rise in crime has to do with corporations not paying people enough for the work they do, which is not determined by the government

[@sarafletch]

@@sterlingfury I wonder if you want to live in a communist country? Anything and everything the government touches goes to hell. The government is already run and owned by the big corporations. Wake up already.

[@christopherpaulo6818]

Criminals have more rights, smh

[@jdtractorman7445]

The crooks look like members of diversity, equity and inclusion.

[@JustinFH]

En I double gee ee are ess

[@craigs1437]

That's right, more "skinnies" at work. Thought that was an American problem, and not a Toronto, Canada, problem, I guess not. Lol

[@PartyChicken407]

@@craigs1437- dude….. cmon. Tone it down. 🤦

[@steveo4141]

Yep

[@craigs1437]

@@PartyChicken407 As a proud black man of America, born in 1992, I work full-time as a security guard, and I am tired of thieves coming into the stores just to steal what they want. But I always catch them and hold them until the cops arrive. I will be voting for Trump come election time. Peace out brother.

[@armchairobserver4747]

Cops have clearly given up. Time for a whole new police force

[@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum]

Time for a new prime minister, one who will protect the rights of self defense in Canada.

[@sunnydelight5255]

Given up because judges keep letting them out or give very short sentences.

[@sarafletch]

The police are burnt out from the judges that are handpicked by LIBERALS. Allowing violent criminals free, derp.

[@D33Lux]

People need to go look up the municipal costs in their region, in Toronto it costs tax payers $1.17 billion in 2024, which translates to each cop getting paid $94,000...for what? Why would anyone want a "whole new police force" as if the next batch of clowns will be any different. How about this, scrap 95% of the police force, enact a constitutional law for gun ownership no restrictions, no permits, no licensing, castle doctrine and stand your ground. Don't need new laws, theft and murder is a crime, self defence is not a crime. People who require training can sign up for firearms classes to learn if they need to. Canada also needs a civilian militia, why are the criminals running this country into the ground and police and politicians don't do anything to stop it, are they working with these crime syndicates...I think that maybe the case.

[@nataliestarr5028]

Half the people that are getting charged with stuff in Ontario are just getting literally no consequences

[@Myopinion789]

Deal with this criminals…and don’t call the cops. 😉👍🏻

[@Mr.Canuck]

This is the way. Never involve the police or they and the courts will forever destroy your life.

[@randybradley4151]

Facts.

[@korky7674]

Diversity, strengthening and enriching our communities one incident at a time ✊🏿

[@hunter5369]

You blaming the Italian mafia that controls the ports in Montreal from where most of the stolen vehicles are shipped from?

[@freeisalwaysme]

I saw a lot of white legs in this videos.

[@korky7674]

@@freeisalwaysme Those are the victims of strength and enrichment.

[@sarafletch]

@@freeisalwaysmeGoogle Toronto’s most wanted criminals then try again.

[@MrMannyhw]

@@freeisalwaysmenight vision lol!

[@user-nr7jm1so5j]

Love those new fearless productive immigrants.

[@ppstorm_]

lmao i love reading you racists in the comments, we are here to stay kiddo better get used to it 😙🙋🏽💁🏻my favorite thing about canada is the women, it took me 2 weeks to find a girlfriend after i got here while you were all locked down and i still use tinder and get another one every other weekend. the women here are so easy i cant believe it. be careful racist or i will come take your job after i take your girl 🤣🤣🤣

[@steveo4141]

​@@ppstorm_😂😂😂 goodluck

[@ppstorm_]

@steveo4141 its already over for racists you , the average person would rather have me here than you

[@estebanperez4171]

Most if not all those arrested for auto theft aren’t immigrants lol… you think some Indian international student living in Mississauga is stealing Range Rovers and carrying firearms around!?!

[@digitalfilms777]

Can't you feel how world class Toronto is? Clown Shoes

[@MrMannyhw]

Trudeau created this. The auto theft numbers up as he is prime minister.

[@godmaentertainment4375]

I never wanted Toronto to be a world class city, that's globalism.

[@achristian7015]

And you do not want to know what they get paid on your tax dollars.

[@MrMannyhw]

@@godmaentertainment4375 ya Toronto should had stay as it was 1980s and 1990s.

[@rickbiddle8161]

Crime rate was a flat line until 2015… I wonder what could have changed around that time?

[@kahina3878]

And guess what? Some official in Denver Colorado told illegal migrants they would give them free bus tickets to the Canadian border!!

[@MMK86]

mass immigration and rise in crime in Canada go together like wine and cheese

[@MMK86]

damn....my comment wasn't even up for 2 minutes before being deleted....no one wants to hear the truth 😂🤣

[@nataliestarr5028]

Good point

[@martinvanpamelen5756]

Invade to wrong home and they might end up in someone's freezer or compost

[@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum]

That should be standard procedure. But of course Trudeau wouldn't like that, those are "his" voters.

[@AW-xv7dq]

The authorities know how these stolen vehicles are shuttled out of the country.... They just won't do anything about this. Start there and at least you're doing something to slow down the problem.

[@josephsmith594]

Ah Toronto. Where you can own a Land Rover but not a garage to put it in.

[@greengodaytona9373]

Did you miss the part in the video where they showed them stealing cars from 'inside' your 'garages'. Having your car in a garage does not mean it is safe..

[@peterjanjanin9883]

Many of the homes are 80+ years old....

[@natalia18233]

Annex

[@estebanperez4171]

Did you forget there are 2 million $ homes with only street parking….

[@NunyaHarmonee]

WHY IS A SOLUTION TAKING SO LONG??? CHANGE THE LAWS.

[@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum]

Poilievre will when he is PM.

[@someone28]

Ask the conservative party. They are in power in Ontario.

[@dereksbooks]

Change what laws? There are already laws. Your criminal Toronto politicians won't enforce existing laws.

[@dereksbooks]

@@someone28 This is Toronto. Your commie party is in charge there, and the "conservatives" in Ontario are not conservatives.

[@Extremaduur]

@@someone28 Nope, gun laws are federal laws. Ask the Liberals.

[@freethinker3131]

Safety keep going down the drain in this country. Taxes keep going up.

[@sjfrouleau]

How about Canadians have a backbone ... stop relying on the goverment to do everything for you ....

[@D33Lux]

If police won't stop the criminals, then who's defending the tax payers who are paying for police's $94,000/year salary? Why would people pay for crap service. You don't need to defund the cops, just stop paying all taxes until there is a massive change in the public sector. The only money tax payers should be paying is for essential services like hospitals, roads/traffic, fire department, water treatment, sewage. There are ALOT of tax payers money being wasted on alot of services people don't use.

[@thenorthernwill]

What kind of dystopian hell is this? When will ALL Canadians DEMAND the authority to live free, safe, and fulfilling lives?

[@microcolonel]

Canadians abrogated all of their rights and the responsibility for security to the government, then invited in random foreigners for decades... does anyone really get to be surprised?

[@Canadian_Eh_I]

UNfortunately most people are cowards. Most of my friends and family either have an 'oh well' mentality or they are proud of how progessive we've become because they dont own anything worth stealing and havnt been graped yet

[@christiann-pl1yo]

Toronto’s woke police force is partly to blame

[@user-jh8mo1gx6l]

Wonder if the officer who gave this stupid advice has a gun in his residence?

[@rickvervoort9536]

“You can’t use a gun for self-protection in Canada. It’s not a right that you have,” Justin Trudeau Unless you are the King of Canada (aka: Justin Trudeau) then you can be surrounded by them, at the Canadian taxpayers expense.

[@class2instructor32]

You just can't use a handgun to protect yourself a long gun is fine. Several cases to go from. Even a pistol on some rare occasions have been used with no negitave repercussions.

[@S-Ninety]

​@@class2instructor32 "some rare occasions" - that really doesn't inspire confidence like you think it does.

[@ZenCorvus]

Everything's a right as long as the police don't know about it

[@rickvervoort9536]

@@class2instructor32 And then they charge the victim to make the process the punishment, to deter others from defending themselves.

[@1ABNDT]

Section 34 of the Cc allows for the use of a firearm in a (home)self defense situation. Get your firearm license

[@maxtorque5329]

Every time you think Canada can't get worst...it does

[@beet5800]

Why this violence on others?? I remember when our youth used to take pride in being "protectors" of their neighborhoods.

[@Dirty_Dumb_NAFO_Scum]

People from third world countries have no such sense.

[@Mr.Canuck]

Mass unchecked immigration just for starters.

[@stixroost8928]

Diversity is our strength.

[@daniellamarche689]

What you allow, you approve.

[@Amerigo_Vespucci]

I have unilaterally declared castle law on my property and made sure to be prepared to enforce the law.

[@justadildeau]

Stay strapped. God speed

[@luccac6247]

I've done the same. I'll go down fighting to protect my own.

[@D33Lux]

I support your Rights and agree with your ruling, it is now law. Cops can sit their fat behinds in tim hortons, society doesn't need them anymore. They have broken their contract with the city by not providing the services they were paid to do. They're fired! Politicians can create stupid laws that benefit no one, and they're not the boss, the tax payers are the boss. So if they can create laws, so can anyone else. They are lowly public servants and need to do what the public wants. Me personally all levels of government are not worth the billions they steal from tax payers through taxes. Fire them all and only keep the public sector workers for essential services. I don't think anyone has a problem with people keeping 95% of their income. We'd all be living good lives and travelling, instead of trudeau going on $80,000 vacations while the nations crumbles.

[@zipzap4706]

​@@justadildeaustay strapped or get clapped is my motto

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

..."when seconds count, the police are only minutes away"...

[@whitecapmadness7181]

Trudeau and Jugmeat.....making Canada so much better.... Remember the Harper years?

[@AP-ib7rf]

Fire the Toronto police force and let them go and live on a dirty island with justin trudeau, mendicino, freeland, leblanc, virani, guilbault and any trudeau or liberal collaborator.

[@Ranvirgrewal2792]

U forgot to mention Singh, and not all the force is bad, that one cop i personally hate but if at least 30-40 percent of the force is revitalized with hard working cops who want to make a difference instead of just collecting money and looking cool then yeah Toronto will become one of the safest cities in Canada again, like what’s going on right now sucks but at least we don’t need to worry about murders and shootings like the US.

[@D33Lux]

all public sector should be donations based, you'll see how fast the useless sacs of crap quit. Then society can form civilian militias in each community and work like a buddy system with other municipality's. The tax payers would save billions a year, Toronto spends $1.17 billion on police salary, which is approximately $94,000/year per cop.

[@tristix3721]

Actually the policeman who recommended that was not wrong. Even though they arrested those bad guys, they would be bailed out the next day. So what was the point to resist since you could be jailed for hurting those bad guys. We need judges with balls, not with stupid ideologies.

[@MrBailey-ng9kw]

You break in...now you can't leave!

[@DutchVai]

SAW 11

[@larrymunn5279]

Welcome to the hotel California.

[@MrJayrock620]

Anyone willing to put castle law on the books has my vote

[@andrewmachado6988]

It’s a sad state of affairs when people no longer feel safe in their own homes. It also seems like the government and police departments are not doing anything about this, yet the police departments are constantly asking for more money from all forms of government. Where is the money going?

[@natalia18233]

Look at the root of the problem. Police is a tail end. It’s our immigration policies first of all. And catch and release. Police goes after them and judges release.

[@masteryofself3695]

Just leave them some milk and cookies as well while you are at it. Why do we even pay taxes?

[@natalia18233]

The question is? Where from such surge in criminal activity? And the answer is our immigration laws. No proper screening. So first they come to our country and then our homes. At the meantime given handouts, from taxpayers pockets.

[@Nopadope]

Hmmm, maybe address the reasons criminality has multiplied and stop trying to put bandaids on machete wounds.

[@cherylvl1036]

0:30 “not just here in Ontario but right across the GTA”😂😂

[@sociallyunaceptable981]

Self defense rights in my household will always be the same. Break into my house while I am home and face the consequences .... its hazard of the job.

[@jaycollins9244]

CANADA NEEDS CONCEALED CARRY! NOT GUN CONTROL!

[@chopperking1967]

When you have completed the class(es), test(s), your police check, and in your application for your firearms license, you are only allowed to indicate you want a license for one of three things, sport shooting, hunting, or collecting. They won't grant you your license if you indicate you want a firearm for defending your family in your home. While your tax dollars pay for the armed detail of men to protect Justin Tyrant. Anyone else thinks that is wrong on many levels?!!!!!

[@whitewater1250]

We need a second amendment type law

[@D33Lux]

Judges, police, politicians...etc are employees of the tax payers, why would you need approval from your employees. Society needs to get off their knees and stop giving these clowns in costumes power. Its all a game, these people outside their working hours wouldn't behaving like that with anyone. Imagine standing in line at some shop and someone goes to the front of the line, everyone yells at them, they say "I"m a judge" does anyone care about that, get to the back of the line bozo! People need to just do it and stop asking, you're not children. Also do go to court, they want you to keep playing their game.

[@dongoggine]

Leave your keys? Why stop there, might as well leave signed ownership and credit/debit card with the PIN for them too

[@brandonlee4089]

2nd ammendment sitting back sipping tea. Great job Canada.

[@class2instructor32]

We have guns........

[@ZenCorvus]

What good has the Second Amendment done for Americans your country's full of crime

[@TentaclePentacle]

​@@ZenCorvuscrime only happen in those cities where guns are not allowed.

[@coltguy32]

@@ZenCorvusdo some research before spouting off left wing talking points. Canada's crime rate has skyrocketed under Trudope's tenure. The USA has high crime in liberal Democrat inner cities, not everywhere.

[@melissabrouwer9899]

@@TentaclePentacleguns are allowed everywhere, the difference is not the right to own a gun it’s the right to self defence, which in Canada we barely have that, only in certain circumatances can you shoot an invader in your home. Thats the issue that needs to change, we don’t have the same private property rights

[@chopperking1967]

"When the suspect's gun went off." Global won't even suggest that the intruder intentionally SHOT his gun at the home owner!!!! Gun's can't just go off, the trigger needs to be squeezed while the safety is off, with a round in the chamber. What a disgrace! They have been directed to make the intruder look to have as little responsibility in their actions as possible?!!! I wonder if when the victim said he and his neighbors were "going to take matters into their own hands" they meant they were going to get licensed to get guns and get training to defend themselves? He can't legally say that because the feds won't issue a firearm license to anyone who says they want to defend their family in their own home!!!!! Canada is so broken!

[@fitspirit]

good point

[@dford4014]

These cars have computers? Program it to lock the wheel with a 90° turn and lock the doors 5 min after you phone it

[@tonyvlx]

You can thank a Liberal/NDP voter 👍

[@nwc3270]

Buy a gun on the black market

[@dereksbooks]

and be thrown in prison for life when you use it to defend yourself. Just move. Don't live in Toronto or Canada for that matter. Texas and Florida beckon.

[@greengodaytona9373]

I dont see criminals being sent to jail for 10 years for having illegal guns.. So why would someone else?

[@georgekaradov1274]

or 3D print one. Materials and tools are available on Amzon

[@Mr.Canuck]

Its a mistake using a firearm, the police are immediately involved.

[@EndlessFunctionality]

"Security at our expense" And in Canada, the security can't be armed just like he can't be. But the criminals are, always.

[@frotobaggins7169]

So are the police and the politicians.

[@JohnSmith-ne8ho]

Quick, start a car theft tax !

[@ZenCorvus]

Promise you. Break into ones home, you wont determine when all of you leaves 100%. No one will know where you are, either.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

😂 and get sued by the family

[@D33Lux]

People should start speaking with neighbours, start testing the waters to see which one's can be trusted with a shovel and know how to dig. "What do you think about all this crime?" "Do you think people should defend themselves?" "How do you feel about cops getting paid $94k/yr and there is high crime and you're told to be a victim?" "Do you think community's should work together, like a buddy system to protect one another?"

[@MJ-fj9yv]

@@D33Lux LoL, while they are making plans to take your life.

[@peterchobausch]

I have utmost respect for police. However, the statement from the Toronto police was one of giving up. The tragedy is if I fight back the violent criminals who try to kill my family, the Toronto police will likely put me in jail. This is Canada. We are seriously thinking of moving to US. Right to self defence is fundamental right. Many professionals are leaving Canada. I wonder why.

[@1982rrose]

Interesting, the GTA isn't in Ontario. The courts have said the police don't have a duty to protect you, not that they could they are too busy

[@user-pd9qt9vv7s]

Unfortunately in Canada you don’t have Self defence rights Or rights in general

[@zipzap4706]

Yes we do, section 34 CCC

[@user-pd9qt9vv7s]

@@zipzap4706 CCC doesn’t mean much lately from what Ive seen happening there mate Let’s be honest here Canada should get what 🇺🇸 got. CCC is just poster

[@godmaentertainment4375]

I wonder why there is a rise in crime? If you know why, then you can fix it.

[@tennesseecopperhead7874]

How can the criminals have a gun? Thought they where illegal to have??

[@craigstewart527]

So what do we pay the police for exactly?

[@andrewmccoll1582]

"Not just here in Ontario - across the GTA"

[@helenshack2838]

How about just leave the door open and leave signs at the front entrance where the keys are to take their cars ?

[@D33Lux]

Leave a sign on the windshield. "FREE CAR, cops said to leave the keys for you." How insane is this world? All those who fought for the worlds freedoms in World War 2 are spinning in their graves.

[@Mr.Canuck]

Thats pretty much it in a nutshell.

[@paul-np3hf]

Trudeau brought diversities start giving results

[@Doug-zl8nb]

Canada has been destroyed by the snakes at the top

[@NonDNA-py5gr]

Your clock work orange.

[@catherinechiara3914]

This is what Toronto needs: citizens taking action to stop criminal thugs. Hiring exta security and installing cameras will be pricey but heck... keep your bills and deduct this amount from the police budget. Second, begin serving these thugs with heavy jail time in maximum security. Problem solved!!! Oh and vote trudope and his minions out!!!

[@sarafletch]

What difference does cameras make when the judges hand picked by the liberal party just play catch and release with violent criminals. And the mass immigration from war torn countries sure isn’t helping.

[@user-gg5wv6pt3i]

Awesome stand together as a community. Safety is up to ourselves 🙏🛡🕯

[@richard_the_lion_farted]

Self-defence is natural and instinctive. We have authorities (the ones with protection 24/7) making laws, bills, and suggestions as to how not to protect ourselves. You are expected to give a measured or appropriate response and will be critically judged for months for an event that was over in seconds. What if they don't just want keys to your car when they see your 16 year old daughter. Are you supposed to offer refreshments before, during and after whatever they want to do?

[@serget2168]

Gov politicians cops judges Aren't DOING THERE JOBS just leave your keys and pay higher insurance bcs criminals want your car

[@frankcurley]

A person has the right to live in their own house without fear...and they have the right to defend their loved ones from harm to whatever extent necessary.

[@julielumsden5184]

Leave your keys so the police don’t have attend right away.

[@hayabusa4uall]

It never ceases to amaze me how it's always the same " type " of people that ruin everything for everyone else.

[@andrews6617]

Canada - get tough on crime. 10 year mandatory on home invasions .. vs what 6 month vacations. Alternatively let Canadians buy handguns. We're becoming Mexico where only the criminals can get guns. But but we lead the world in. climate change taxes. Yeha Trudy.

[@watduh123]

The numbers will go down as people don't buy targetted cars and thieves run out of product. Then they will target other type of cars.

[@anotheran]

I wonder if politicians and police are running in circles like a chicken without its head or just laying back because this will just blow over?

[@juliogonzo2718]

They will likely target the auto manufacturers for making them easy to steal before actually going after the people committing the crimes.

[@anotheran]

​@@juliogonzo2718lol make villains of big business to divert finger pointing. Classic.

[@mogemade3022]

It’s about time Canada enacts something like Castle doctrine.

[@microy]

buy a junker and leave in driveway....park driver in the garage....

[@stefanford732]

We should have the right to bear arms.

[@zipzap4706]

I have an alarm that is "instant on" when any door or window opens at night. Also have motion sensors. If anyone breeches my perimeter (forcefully enters), alarm goes off. More importantly, I have a legally acquired and owned firearm stored legally in a quick access safe that I can retrieve in under 5 seconds. Citizens NEED to be responsible for their own protection. Calling 911 in the heat of the moment is insufficient. When seconds count, police are minutes away.

[@BEB-zx5yc]

Need to ask what is causing the increase in crime over the last few years.

[@clarifyingquestions]

So to say but - Dont have anything worth stealing.

[@maceomack2468]

Canada needs a Rights to Bear Arms , Amendment!

[@raftaar3587]

And people hate on middle east laws regarding theft 🙄

[@hunter5369]

Let's remember that the Italian mafia controls the port of Montreal from where most of the stolen vehicles are shipped from and this cop is Italian 😂😂😂 hey badda bun badda bin

[@Sasquatchflow]

That was absolutely ridiculous that advice!!

[@jayhome2715]

"The harshest tyranny is that which acts under the protection of legality and the banner of justice."