- Copper flights increased by 23 % compared to such a date last year. Only this year, this year, 500 cases of copper flights were listed. In total, 2,270 cases have been reported since 2022.
- L’OntarioNew Brunswick and Quebec are the most affected provinces. With 63 % of all cases of copper flights, theOntario is found in the front row.
- 75 to 80 % of incidents in New Brunswick occur in the region of Fredericton and ofOromocto.
- In Quebec, most flights take place in the Saguenay region, while Ontario, Hamilton, Cambridge et Windsor are the most affected regions.
MONTRÉAL, July 3. 2025 / CNW/ – Bell is sounding the alarm on the sharp increase in copper flights in eastern Canada, an increasingly serious crisis that compromises public security and paralyzes communications infrastructure, which are essential.
New Brunswick is now one of the most risky provinces in the country for copper flights. This year only, 80 incidents have occurred on its territory. The corridor of Fredericton–Oromocto is particularly affected. Indeed, almost 80 % of flights in the province occur in this region. Repeated incidents there are, especially in the communities of Stanley, Hoyt, Fredericton Junction et Keswick Ridge.
Incidents related to copper theft have increased 23 % over 12 months, all over Canada. In addition, Bell has listed more than 2,270 copper flights on a national scale since 2022, thus representing 88 % of all physical security incidents linked to its network. More than 500 cases were listed, in the first half of 2025. TheOntario remains the most affected province with 63 % of all incidents occurring on its territory. Hamilton, Cambridge et Windsor are particularly affected areas. Finally, Quebec occupies the second position with 12 % of cases, mainly concentrated in the Saguenay region.
“Copper flight is a serious crime that directly threatens the security and well-being of Canadians. Beyond the copper flight, the repercussions can be serious; Maltering often damages other infrastructures such as fiber optic cables. These crimes can also endanger lives when the population cannot reach 911 due to the damage. »»
— Mark McDonaldexecutive vice-president and head of technological development at Bell Canada
Bell takes decisive measures to fight against this growing threat, in particular:
- Install alarms that prevent the police from infrastructure sabotage
- Deploy more security and surveillance cameras
- Work closely with the police authorities and bring prosecution against the perpetrators of crimes
- Accelerate the transition to a fully optical network, which now covers 60 % of the Bell coverage area
In addition, Bell asks provincial and federal governments to strengthen essential infrastructure protections by raising fines and by making changes to the penal code. The company urges the Senatural Transport and Communications Committee to revive its study on theft in the telecommunications sector.
Bell encourages the population to immediately report to local authorities any suspicious activity near telecommunications infrastructure, such as the presence of unidentified vehicles, people handling electric posts, or metal cutting or grinding noises.
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