Canada Issues 188 Removal Orders, Deports 111 Over Organised Crime  

Canada has issued 188 removal orders and deported 111 foreign nationals linked to organised crime and extortion-related activities.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in a statement on Monday, said the enforcement actions followed investigations into foreign nationals suspected of violating the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

It said the investigations covered individuals involved in criminal and organised crime activities, including extortion.

“These investigations are built on information from law enforcement partners, other government agencies, CBSA-led investigations, and public reporting. The CBSA places the highest priority on enforcement and removal of cases involving criminality, organized crime and individuals who pose a risk to public safety.

“As of September 3, 2026, 188 removal orders have been issued on various inadmissibility grounds, and 111 individuals have been removed from Canada,” the statement said.

According to the agency, 91 removal orders were issued in the Pacific Region, with 58 individuals subsequently removed.

In the Prairie Region, 47 removal orders were issued and 30 individuals were removed, while 50 orders were issued in the Greater Toronto Area Region, resulting in the removal of 23 individuals.

The CBSA also highlighted four cases involving foreign nationals allegedly connected to extortion and organised criminal schemes in Canada.

The agency said it had removed 23,160 inadmissible persons, including 1,010 in 2025.

It explained that the affected individuals were found inadmissible on serious grounds, including serious criminality, national security concerns, war crimes or human rights violations, organised crime and other criminal activities.

“CBSA is currently removing approximately 400 inadmissible individuals every week. Through Canada’s Border Plan, $30.4 million was allocated to strengthen the CBSA’s capacity to complete 20,000 removals annually last fiscal year and in 2026–2027,” the agency added.

The Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangare, reaffirmed the Canadian government’s resolve to tackle extortion and organised crime.

“Extortion and organized crime threaten the safety of our communities. The Government of Canada is committed to disrupting these activities through strong collaboration with law enforcement partners and decisive enforcement action. By identifying and removing inadmissible individuals involved in criminal activity, we are strengthening public safety,” Mr Anandasangare said.

Also, CBSA President Erin O’Gorman said the figures reflected the agency’s continued efforts to identify, investigate and take enforcement action against individuals considered a threat to communities across Canada.

“These results also demonstrate the impact of strong collaboration with law enforcement partners across Canada and our shared commitment to combatting organized crime,” he added.