Federal government moves to crack down on rising extortion cases
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Federal government moves to crack down on rising extortion cases
Description
February 20, 2026
The federal government is introducing new measures aimed at tackling a surge in extortion cases that target families and business owners across Canada. With incidents reported in regions like Peel Region, officials say the strategy will focus on tracking financial flows and strengthening coordination with police, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Crime analyst Hank Idsinga joins Nicole Di Donato to discuss the scope of these networks and what the crackdown could mean for victims.
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Federal government moves to crack down on rising extortion cases
Description
February 20, 2026
The federal government is introducing new measures aimed at tackling a surge in extortion cases that target families and business owners across Canada. With incidents reported in regions like Peel Region, officials say the strategy will focus on tracking financial flows and strengthening coordination with police, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Crime analyst Hank Idsinga joins Nicole Di Donato to discuss the scope of these networks and what the crackdown could mean for victims.
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