Beginning in August 2025, the CBSA implemented enhanced tracking of immigration enforcement cases with potential links to extortion in the Pacific and Prairie regions, later extending this approach to the Greater Toronto Area in November 2025. These cases come to light through coordinated efforts with law enforcement, input from partner agencies, public information, and CBSA-led investigations.
In relation to this work, as of June 18, 2026, the CBSA has opened 484 immigration investigations, 139 removal orders have been issued on various inadmissibility grounds and are in the process of being enforced, with 81 individuals having already been removed from Canada. These figures can be further broken down by region. As of June 18, 2026:
- In CBSA Pacific Region, 150 immigration investigations have been opened, 69 removal orders have been issued, and 46 individuals have been removed from Canada;
- In CBSA Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region, 196 immigration investigations have been opened, 33 removal orders have been issued, and 17 individuals have been removed from Canada;
- In CBSA Prairie Region, 138 immigration investigations have been opened, 37 removal orders have been issued, and 18 individuals have been removed from Canada
Please visit this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-provides-update-on-enforcement-actions-targeting-extortion-across-canada.html