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 a morning media opportunity and media availability following the summit on combatting extortion targeting individuals and businesses. They will be joined by the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Ontario Solicitor General, along with provincial and municipal leaders, and law enforcement officials.
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Location:
Canadian Convention Centre
79 Bramsteele Road
Brampton, Ontario
- Media Opportunity
Time: 9:00 a.m. (EST)
Media will have an opportunity to capture b-roll footage (cameras only) of the opening remarks of the Summit.
- Media Availability
Time: 12:50 p.m. (EST)
Media representatives must arrive 30 minutes in advance of the media availability to sign-in and present photo ID and credentials. Photo ID must be visible at all times.
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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