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Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities, by nearly 300%

Exclusive CBC News/IJF data shows crime rates still well above pre-pandemic levels

Bethany Lindsay
Bethany Lindsay, Eric Szeto, Mia Sheldon

26 Nov 2025 • 9 min read

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A composite image shows stills from bystander video of violent incidents on public transit.
An investigation by the IJF and CBC shows transit-related violent crime rates rising dramatically in several Canadian cities over the last decade.

Bethany Lindsay
Bethany Lindsay

Bethany Lindsay is an award-winning investigative journalist who covers white-collar crime. She is based in Vancouver and previously reported for CBC News, the Vancouver Sun, and the Cambodia Daily.

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