Provinces Hit by Extortion Wave to Meet in Surrey, BC: Eby British Columbia Premier David Eby announced that officials from four provinces will convene in Surrey, B.C., to address a surge in extortion cases. The meeting, involving B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, will include the head of the RCMP national team dedicated to this issue. Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed additional federal resources to the RCMP in B.C. to support anti-gang police involvement in these cases.

• Officials from four provinces (B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario) will meet to discuss extortion cases.
• The meeting will involve the head of the RCMP national team handling extortion.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed more federal resources for the RCMP in B.C.
• Funding will assist anti-gang police in participating in extortion investigations.
• The goal is to tackle a wave of extortion cases that includes gunfire at homes and businesses.