City Rejects Shoplifting Bylaw | Calgary News

A city councillor proposed a bylaw to fine shoplifters of items under $100, hoping to ease police workload and fill gaps in prosecution due to court backlogs. But city administration shot it down—federal law already covers theft under $5,000, and municipalities can’t duplicate federal jurisdiction. After checking 20 Canadian cities, they found no one’s done this. Police and retailers are frustrated, but the city insists the idea is legally shaky and could face court challenges. With thefts rising but charges falling, officials say it’s time to find smarter, constitutionally sound solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f8564dc6e36b2eb