Minister Anandasangaree and Secretary of State Sahota to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses

Media advisory

Ottawa, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for an announcement on new funding to support victims of crime. They will be joined by provincial and municipal leaders, and law enforcement officials.

A media availability will follow.

Event: In Person

Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

Time: 11:05 a.m. (PST)

Location: Civic Hotel
13475 Central Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia

Contacts

Simon Lafortune
Deputy Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Public Safety
Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca

Cole Walsh
Senior Special Assistant
Office of the Honourable Ruby Sahota
Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
cole.walsh@ps-sp.gc.ca

Media Relations
Public Safety Canada
613-991-0657
media@ps-sp.gc.ca

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