US EditionPoilievre Promises Conservatives Will Push for Action on Extortion Crimes
Pierre Poilievre proposes minimum prison terms of three to five years for extortion offenses, aiming to curb organized crime and respond to local officials' calls for federal action.
- Pierre Poilievre unveiled a plan in Surrey to label the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terror group and combat rising extortion.
- His announcement followed reports of a 218% increase in extortion, prompting criticism of federal handling and calls for stronger measures.
- Poilievre proposed a Conservative strategy targeting organized crime, amidst other regional issues including an Air Canada strike and a large salmon run concern.
- At the same time, Air Canada flight attendants defied back-to-work orders during a strike widely disrupting passengers, and 12 kayakers were rescued by RCMP in U.S. waters.
- Poilievre's plan suggests an intensified approach to public safety, while local industries and services continue facing operational challenges.
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Pierre Poilievre – End Extortion and Protect Communities
News release from Conservative Party Communications The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, announced an action plan on shootings and extortions to stem the tide of violence and intimidation terrorizing communities across Canada’s major urban centres. Crime and chaos are spreading. Since the Liberals took power, violent crime is up 54%. Sexual assaults up 75%. Extortion has skyrocketed b…
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