(Bryan Labby/CBC - image credit)Eric Grand-Maison says buying and recycling old catalytic converters used to make up a big part of his business. Alberta RCMP say the number of catalytic converter thefts reached 1,302 by the end of September. According to ALERT, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, scrap metal dealers in Alberta reported 8,035 catalytic converter transactions through the first nine months of 2022 worth $17.2 million. Bryan Labby/CBCThe new requirements include stiffer penalties for people and businesses found to be dealing in stolen scrap metal. A spokesperson for the minister of public safety and emergency services would only say consultation with scrap metal dealers is continuing, but no other details were provided.

Source: CBC News December 28, 2022 18:14 UTC