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Canada faces a major setback in tackling the B.C. extortion crisis. Fourteen foreign nationals identified by the Extortion Task Force claimed refugee status immediately after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched investigations. Their asylum claims effectively paused all deportation proceedings, creating a legal bottleneck that could last years.
Refugee Claims Trigger Lengthy Delays
The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) must now evaluate the merit of each case before the CBSA can proceed. Legal experts note that the suspects’ alleged criminal involvement may influence outcomes. Yet, the filing of refugee claims grants these individuals extended stays with subsidized services, including healthcare, education, and social support.
Immigration lawyer Richard Kurland explained, “They just bought four years in Canada, with full government subsidies due to IRB backlogs.”
Organized Crime Pressure Intensifies
The Canada extortion refugee situation highlights the ongoing threat to South Asian business owners in B.C., Alberta, and Ontario. Authorities link many cases to Indian gangs, including the Lawrence Bishnoi network, designated a terrorist group in September. These groups employ threats, arson, and shootings to force payments.
Police allege some Indian government agents may participate, complicating Canada’s response. Sikh organizations warn the extortion crisis has reached a “crisis-level threat,” demanding urgent federal action. “Stay with PhoenixQ so you never miss a major development.”
CBSA Investigations Continue
Despite the stalled deportations, the CBSA has opened 96 investigations as part of the task force. Eleven suspects have received removal orders, and five have already been deported for non-compliance. The 14 new refugee claims, however, now sit with the IRB’s Refugee Protection Division, halting federal enforcement.
Diplomatic Stakes Rise
The crisis also affects Canada–India relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to restore diplomatic ties and secure a trade deal, even as Indian interference allegations remain under scrutiny.
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