Madam Chair, as I have indicated, extortion is on the rise. We have a mandatory minimum penalty for a repeat offender who uses a weapon for extortion. We are ensuring that extortion is being taken seriously because it is on the rise.
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Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, as I have indicated, extortion is on the rise. We have a mandatory minimum penalty for a repeat offender who uses a weapon for extortion. We are ensuring that extortion is being taken seriously because it is on the rise.
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, the number that I have, as I have indicated repeatedly, is 7,671 charges completed for extortion between 2012 and—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, there were 7,671 charges over a period of nine years, 2012 to—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, I have a statistic for the period from 2012 to 2021—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, there were 7,671 charges completed for extortion—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, the rise in extortion, largely due to organized criminality, has seen a recent increase.
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, I have indicated that extortion is an issue that needs to be addressed in Canada.
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, my presence could be deemed to be potentially influencing the process, which is why I do not—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, with respect to my previous response to the member, who spent a long time in the Crown courts, I would indicate that—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Madam Chair, extortion is on the rise in Canada, and it needs to be addressed.