Immigration Announcement
CBSA Removes Over 100 People Linked To Extortion Crackdown
Canada’s border agency is keeping up a steady pace against organized crime. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed it is removing approximately 400 inadmissible individuals from Canada every week, and released fresh figures showing more than 100 removals tied specifically to its ongoing crackdown on extortion-related activity.
The Numbers Behind The Crackdown
As of September 3, 2026, CBSA had issued 188 removal orders on various grounds of inadmissibility connected to this initiative, resulting in 111 people actually removed from the country. Regionally, the enforcement effort breaks down like this.
| Region | Removal Orders Issued | Individuals Removed |
| Pacific Region | 91 | 58 |
| Prairie Region | 47 | 30 |
| Greater Toronto Area | 50 | 23 |
The initiative began in the Pacific and Prairie regions in August 2025, when CBSA dedicated specific resources to investigating cases with suspected links to extortion. By November 2025, the agency had expanded that focus into the Greater Toronto Area, reflecting a pattern of extortion-related incidents that had spread across multiple provinces.
Cases That Illustrate The Effort
CBSA highlighted four recent cases to show how the enforcement initiative plays out in practice.
- Palwinder Singh was removed after the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) found him inadmissible for membership in a criminal organization connected to an extortion-related shooting in fall 2025.
- Jasmer Singh, convicted in Canada of forcible confinement, was found inadmissible for serious criminality, issued a deportation order, and removed.
- Amitoz Bajwa was found inadmissible for membership in an organization engaged in a pattern of criminal activity, with additional ties to firearms offences and an extortion-related shooting, and was removed.
- Sahibjot Singh, linked to an organization engaged in a pattern of criminal activity, acknowledged committing offences tied to that organization and was subsequently removed.
Why This Push Exists
CBSA says it prioritizes enforcement and removal action against cases involving criminality, organized crime, and individuals who pose a risk to public safety. Investigations feed in from multiple channels, including tips from law enforcement partners, other government departments, CBSA-led investigative work, and reports from the public.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree framed the effort as part of a broader public safety mandate, saying the government remains committed to disrupting extortion and organized crime through strong collaboration with law enforcement partners and decisive enforcement action.
CBSA President Erin O’Gorman echoed that message, describing the removal of more than 100 individuals as evidence of the agency’s sustained investigative work and its close coordination with law enforcement partners across the country.
The Bigger Enforcement Picture
Extortion cases are only part of CBSA’s broader removals program. In 2025 alone, the agency removed 23,160 inadmissible people from Canada, including 1,010 cases tied to serious inadmissibility grounds such as national security, war crimes or human rights violations, organized crime, and other serious criminality. At roughly 400 removals every week, CBSA is on pace to sustain that momentum through 2026.
Funding is backing up that pace. Canada’s Border Plan allocated $30.4 million to help CBSA reach a target of 20,000 removals per year, a goal it carried into the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. The same plan, paired with Budget 2025, commits to hiring 1,000 new border officers. Today, roughly 530 CBSA officers work specifically in immigration enforcement, covering investigations, detention, hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board, and physical removals.
How The Public Can Help
CBSA runs a dedicated Border Watch Line so the public can report information or the whereabouts of individuals believed to be inadmissible to Canada. Every tip received is reviewed and investigated. Canadians who have information can contact the Border Watch Line toll-free at 1-888-502-9060.
What This Means For Newcomers
For the vast majority of immigrants and prospective immigrants who follow the rules, this enforcement push is a reassurance rather than a warning. Canada continues to welcome record numbers of skilled workers, students, and family members each year, and targeted removals of people tied to organized crime help protect the integrity of that system for everyone else applying in good faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people has CBSA removed in connection with the extortion crackdown?
As of September 3, 2026, CBSA had removed 111 individuals and issued 188 removal orders as part of this initiative.
Which regions are most affected?
The Pacific Region has seen the most activity, with 91 removal orders and 58 removals, followed by the Prairie Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
How many people does CBSA remove from Canada overall each week?
CBSA says it is currently removing approximately 400 inadmissible individuals from Canada every week.
How can I report someone who may be inadmissible to Canada?
You can contact CBSA’s Border Watch Line toll-free at 1-888-502-9060, or submit a tip online.
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