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\par Inquiries and comments about this publication should be directed to:
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\par {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname address}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname Street}}1200 Vanier Parkway{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
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\par This publication is also available at the following Internet address: www.cisc-scrc.gc.ca
\par Cat. # PS61-1/2007
\par ISBN:  978-0-662-69912-5
\par ISSN:  0839-6728
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This document provides the public with important information about the face of organized crime in our country.
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\par Since its inception in 1970, Criminal Intelligence Service Canada has led the way in developing an integrated and intelligence-led approach to tackling organized crime nationwide. This approach means that law enforcement agencies wo
rk together at all levels \endash  federal, provincial, territorial and municipal \endash  to gather, exchange and assess criminal intelligence with the common goal of reducing the harm that criminal groups inflict on Canadian society.
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\par The adage that \'93intelligence has no value if not shared\'94 speaks directly to CISC\rquote 
s reason for being. The success of CISC in meeting its mandate rests in the direct contribution of all member agencies and bureaus to a national body of knowledge on criminal intelligence. 
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e knowledge supports the development of municipal, provincial and national strategies that help law enforcement prevent, disrupt and dismantle organized crime. It also serves as the foundation for CISC intelligence products and services that assist senior
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ring our knowledge of organized crime through this report, CISC continues to demonstrate its commitment to informing and educating Canadians. It is my sincere hope it will encourage further dialogue and ongoing support.
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We all pay a price when organized crime is allowed to profit from illicit activities. We pay through increased taxes and higher prices on essential goods and services. We
 also pay through a diminished sense of safety and security in our homes and in our communities, and, of course, some pay directly as victims of crime.
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\par In paying a price, we lose a measure of the freedom that is sacred to all Canadians. 
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 cost that Canadians bear as a result of organized crime is one of the driving forces behind CISC. This is a task that presents a number of complex challenges to the Canadian law enforcement community. One such challenge is that criminal organizations inc
reasingly operate within sophisticated networks that exploit technology to increase their profits while distancing themselves from their crimes.
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\par However, just as we are faced with evolving threats, CISC itself continues to evolve by strengthening its partnerships, improving its technologies and developing new strategies to help law enforcement gain an advantage on organized crime. 
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\par CISC also continues to expand and improve its criminal intelligence knowledge base and its capacity to share this knowledge. T
his enables law enforcement to more effectively target criminal groups and to develop integrated enforcement actions that leverage the strengths of our member agencies. 
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\par Introduction\tab \tab 
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\par Dynamics and Methods of Organized Crime\tab 
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\par Socio-economic Harms of Organized Crime\tab 
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\par \tab Intellectual Property Theft\tab 
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\par \tab Vehicle Theft}{\b\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid11748407\charrsid13442823 \tab 
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\par Feature Focus: The Illegal Firearms Market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1994606 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid11748407\charrsid13442823 \tab 
\par Looking to the Future\tab 
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\par }{\cf0\insrsid11748407 
\par }{\cf0\insrsid15357884 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid7761182\charrsid15357884 About CISC
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11748407 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid11748407\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 
As the voice of the Canadian criminal intelligence community, the fundamental purpose of CISC is to facilitate the timely and effective production and exchange of criminal intelligence, while providing l
eadership and expertise to CISC member agencies in their efforts to detect, reduce and prevent organized and serious crime affecting {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. 

\par 
\par CISC consists of a Central Bureau in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Ottawa{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} that liaises with, and collects intelligence from, ten Provincial Bureaus that serve all of 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote 
s provinces and territories. The Provincial Bureaus operate independently while maintaining common standards in the delivery of their products and services. }{\cf1\insrsid15495412 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid80223\charrsid80223 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\b\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 Membership
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 CISC membership includes more than 380 law enforcement a
gencies across the country. These agencies supply criminal intelligence to their respective Provincial Bureaus for further analysis and dissemination. The Provincial Bureaus in turn provide their findings to Central Bureau for analysis and the creation of
 strategic criminal intelligence products and services at a national level.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\b\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 ACIIS
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 CISC\rquote 
s member agencies collaborate in the exchange of criminal intelligence by contributing to the Automated Criminal Intelligence Information System (ACIIS), the Canadian law enforcement community\rquote 
s national criminal intelligence database on organized and serious crime. Central Bureau is the custodian of ACIIS, which it manages on behalf of, and in consultation with, all CISC member agencies.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\b\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 Governance
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid80223 CISC is governed by the CISC National Executive Committee, which is comprised of 23 leaders from 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote 
s law enforcement community and chaired by the Commissioner of the RCMP. This Committee meets twice annually to review the operation of CISC and to decide on communal goals.
 The Director General of CISC, who heads Central Bureau, is Secretary to the National Executive Committee and coordinates the efforts of all Provincial Bureaus in providing criminal intelligence products and services. }{\cf1\insrsid15495412 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid80223\charrsid80223 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\b\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid5899792 Staff
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 {\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid5899792 The staff of Central Bureau co
nsists of RCMP employees and secondments from other law enforcement agencies. Secondments at Central Bureau currently include: Canada Border Services Agency, Department of National Defence, Ontario Provincial Police, Ottawa Police Service, Service de Poli
ce de la Ville de Montr\'e9al and the S\'fbret\'e9 du Qu\'e9bec. CISC\rquote 
s Central Bureau receives administrative and financial support from the RCMP through its National Police Services, which provides essential front-line support services to the law enforcement community in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and abroad.
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11748407 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid7761182 
\par }{\cf0\insrsid7607212\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7761182 \f39\fs36\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid7761182\charrsid7607212 Introduction}{
\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid7761182 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7607212 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid7607212\charrsid7607212 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15495412 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid9333628 The }{\i\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid9333628 
2007 Annual Report on Organized Crime in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada}{\cf1\insrsid15495412\charrsid9333628 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 aims to provide an overall strategic picture of organized crime in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 and give an understanding of the numerous ways organized crime impacts the lives of Canadians. This report, the only comprehensive overview of organized crime in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}
Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} available to the public, highlights a variety of criminal markets and the threats they pose to communities across the country.
\par 
\par Given that organized crime is increasingly comple
x and works to continuously insulate itself from detection, its impact and negative socio-economic effects are not always readily apparent. By discussing existing criminal markets and determining the criminal capabilities of crime groups, CISC aims to con
nect the far-reaching consequences of their criminal activity to the communities they target.    
\par 
\par Each year CISC highlights a particular aspect of organized crime to provide a more detailed picture of the specific impact of organized crime. In the 2006 Feature Focus on street gangs, CISC identified the relationship between \lquote guns and gangs.
\rquote  Building on this issue, the 2007 Feature Focus concerns the illegal firearms market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, a public safety and organized crime threat that affects both individual Canadians and our communities.  
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\line \line }{\cf0\insrsid7761182\charrsid13442823 
\par }{\cf0\insrsid13526302\charrsid13442823 
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Dynamics & Methods of Organized Crime}{\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid13526302 
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\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 
Organized Crime
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 CISC and its member agencies use the }{\i\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 Criminal Code of Canada }{
\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 definition to identify and assess organized crime in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}.  In using this definition, all co
ntributing agencies base their assessments on the same criteria. This enables the CISC community to produce the broadest and most accurate assessment of organized crime groups.
\par 
\par The }{\i\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 Criminal Code }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 (467.1) definition is as follows: \'93Criminal organization\'94 means a group, however organized that}{\cf1\insrsid8065124 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid7557259\charrsid5186609 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\tx400\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 (a)\tab is composed of three or more persons in or outside of {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}; and
\par (b)\tab has as one of its main purposes or main}{\cf1\insrsid1315664  activities the facilitation }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 or commission of one or more serious}{\cf1\insrsid5186609\charrsid5186609  offences that, if committed, }{
\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 would likely result in the direct or indirect r}{\cf1\insrsid1315664 eceipt of a material benefit, }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 including a financial benefit, by the g}{\cf1\insrsid1315664 
roup or by any of the persons }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 who constitute the group.}{\cf1\insrsid8065124 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid1315664\charrsid5186609 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 It does not include a group of persons that forms randomly for the immediate commission of a single offence.
\tab 
\par 
\par The Canadian criminal intelligence community identified approximately 950 organized crime groups in 2007, compared to an estimated 800 groups in 2006.  These groups were found to operate in all communities, from major urban centres to rura
l areas.  Wherever there is profit to be made, organized crime can be found.
\par 
\par While the overall number of organized crime groups has risen from last year, this is largely due to enhanced reporting and the efforts of the intelligence community to provide the most detailed and comprehensive assessment of organized crime possible.  }{
\cf1\insrsid8065124 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid1851263\charrsid5186609 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\b\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 Structures and Capabilities 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid5186609 The identified crime groups that operate in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} are situated throughout the country and vary widely in organizational structure and criminal capabi
lities. There is no one structure of organized crime. Rather, groups range from highly structured hierarchical and familial organizations to loosely structured cells that align for a specific criminal activity. Many organized crime groups operate on a net
work basis, reaching out to individuals with specific skills and expertise necessary to facilitate criminal ventures. 
\par 
\par Only a small number of organized crime groups are capable of operating elaborate criminal operations. These groups are engaged in diverse
 and complex activities. For the most part, they operate out of the largest urban areas but have secondary operations or criminal influence in other cities or rural areas. These groups are distinguished by sophisticated operations, often involving importa
tion, manufacture or distribution of a }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082 wide range of illicit commodities as well as the ability to commit complex frauds, money laundering or financial schemes.  
\par 
\par In addition, many of these groups display the capability to target, coerce or employ individu
als in legitimate business, professionals, such as lawyers and accountants, and other community members in order to facilitate their criminal activities. Many of these groups are difficult to target as they strategically insulate themselves from law enfor
cement.  Despite the broad influence of these groups, their impact is not always visible to the public as they tend to be removed from daily criminal activity.
\par 
\par A significantly larger proportion of crime groups are distributors of contraband across the coun
try, but are generally not capable of large-scale importation of contraband. In addition, many are involved in visible criminal activity such as drug trafficking, prostitution, vehicle theft and organized crime-related violence and intimidation. Due to a 
lesser level of sophistication and criminal capability, these groups tend to be more visible to both law enforcement and the public than more sophisticated criminal groups. 
\par 
\par The largest number of organized crime groups operate at a street level, often faci
litating criminal activities for more capable groups. A number of these groups exist for limited periods of time, cooperate for specific criminal activities and then disband.  However, some groups, such as the majority of street gangs, are highly visible 
to the public in part because of their tendency to use violence and intimidation in communities which has a direct impact on public safety. 
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid8065124 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\b\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082 Methods 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8065124 {\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082 Among the wide range of methods and practices used to commit criminal activities, almost all organized cri
me groups network or collaborate with other groups to facilitate criminality. For instance, crime groups may collaborate by combining funds to finance a large importation or production operation. It is also common for more sophisticated groups to regularl
y use smaller, less capable groups to distribute contraband. Few groups operate with no contact or collaboration with others.}{\cf1\insrsid8065124 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid7364082\charrsid7364082 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082 Organized crime groups exploit {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote 
s borders to illegally move people and various types of contraband. In some instances, particularly at {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote s }{\cf1\insrsid5665777 
air}{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082  and }{\cf1\insrsid5665777 marine}{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082 
 ports, this illegal movement may be assisted by a small number of criminally influenced individuals employed within the legitimate workforce. Certain border area Aboriginal territories have been targeted by organized crim
e and exploited as either conduits for illegal cross-border contraband movement or as storage and distrib}{\cf1\insrsid7364082 ution centres for these illegal }{\cf1\insrsid8065124\charrsid7364082 commodities. \line 
\par The vast majority of organized crime groups use or exploit the legitimate economy to some degree. In thi
s way, they are able to insulate their activities, launder proceeds of crime and commit financial crimes via a legitimate front. Both individuals and businesses are vulnerable to numerous targeted fraud schemes including telemarketing schemes and stock ma
r
ket manipulation. As well, legitimate business can unwittingly facilitate criminal activity by providing opportunities for the investment of proceeds of crime or to disguise illicit activities through techniques such as mixing counterfeit goods with legit
imate shipments.
\par 
\par Technology is also being exploited by organized crime groups, particularly communication devices such as mobile wireless and personal digital assistants (e.g. Blackberries) that increase the speed of communication between individuals and g
roups. Communication devices also serve to insulate groups from law enforcement detection such as in the use of multiple, disposable cell phones. Moreover, these devices, as well as payment cards are vulnerable to identity theft and theft of financial inf
ormation to commit fraud. Newer technologies such as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and malicious software used to target individuals via the Internet are used by crime groups to facilitate large-scale frauds and thefts.
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13526302 \f39\fs36\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13773662 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8855532 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid8855532 
\par 
\par }{\insrsid8855532\charrsid8855532 
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Socio-economic Harms of Organized Crime}{\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid13526302 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6835141 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid6835141\charrsid6835141 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid12663754 
Organized crime activities can pose serious socio-economic harms that affect all regions of the country. These consequences may be direct and tangible, such as fraud or thefts, with effects that can be quantified in terms of monetary loss. Ha
rms also encompass a range of intangible effects more difficult to quantify. For example, the loss of quality of life through victimization is difficult to measure or to compare objectively against a merchant\rquote 
s loss of business due to counterfeit goods. 
\par 
\par In this section, a selection of key issues are presented in order to highlight how organized crime directly and indirectly affects Canadians\rquote  public safety, economic well being and sense of community. 
\par 
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\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid12663754 Organized crime groups are capable of using 
violence, particularly involving illegal firearms, to promote and protect their criminal interests. In many instances, this violence is directed toward other criminal actors, but innocent victims are sometimes injured or killed. This violence can also be 
d
eliberately intended to intimidate or coerce individuals and communities, which is especially the case with many street gangs. In some communities, this public safety threat could be sustained over a period of time while in others this threat may be rando
m and short term. 
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid3806510 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid6756470 Illicit Drugs
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid6756470 
The illicit drug trade engenders more criminal activity than any other criminal market. Activities within this market have led to assaults, homicides and property crimes which are driven by violence between traffickers over
 control of territory, individuals seeking money to purchase drugs and from individuals under the influence of illicit drugs.  There are also a number of adverse health effects from illicit drug use including the spread of HIV/AIDS and other infectious di
seases, drug addiction and prenatal developmental problems. Historically, illicit drug activity has contributed to a limited number of cases of corruption of public and private sector officials and professionals.}{\cf1\insrsid3806510 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid6756470\charrsid6756470 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid6756470 Marihuana Grow Operations 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid6756470 Marihuana grow o
perations pose a number of serious health and safety risks to those conducting the operations and to the surrounding community. A significant number of residential operations often use unsafe electrical diversions to steal electricity which strains power 
s
upplies and increases the prices for legitimate residences and businesses. Marihuana grow operations also often contain numerous fire hazards, including exposed live wires and volatile chemicals. Vapours from a variety of chemicals used to accelerate plan
t
 growth can also cause respiratory health problems. High levels of moulds and pollens can cause asthma, respiratory conditions and allergies in individuals who live or work in damaged residences, as well as to law enforcement, rescue workers and municipal
 officials. Competition between crime groups that engage in marihuana cultivation and the threat of crop theft continue to result in home invasions, assaults, homicides and booby trap-related injuries.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid6756470 Methamphetamine
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid6756470 Methamphetamine is highly addictive an
d physically destructive to users. This drug can make users very aggressive, often resulting in violent behaviour. Although relatively easy to manufacture, the chemicals are highly toxic, corrosive and combustible during production. The drug can be produc
ed in small amounts in kitchens or garages, while large amounts are manufactured in self-contained \'93laboratories.\'94
 Clandestine laboratory fires and explosions have occurred, causing serious public safety concerns. Chemical vapours from the manufacturing pro
cess can cause injury and death, as well as permeate the walls and carpets of buildings, making them uninhabitable. Additionally, discarded toxic chemicals can cause environmental damage and pose a threat to public health and safety. As a result, residenc
es or businesses located near either the manufacturing or dumping sites can decline in property value.}{\cf1\insrsid3806510 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid4489175\charrsid6756470 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 Financial Crime
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 
In contrast to illicit drugs, the primary harm from financial crime is economic, both to individual Canadians and the financial business 
community. Economic harms from payment card fraud and mortgage fraud are experienced almost exclusively by the payment card industry and financial institutions such as banks, credit unions and mortgage insurers. In contrast, individuals and investors larg
ely face the direct economic harms resulting from mass marketing schemes (e.g. telemarketing fraud) and securities fraud (e.g. stock manipulation), which could potentially involve the loss of one\rquote 
s life savings. The Insurance Bureau of Canada states that insurance fraud continues to cost Canadians more than a billion dollars annually through insurance premiums, with $541.9 million annually in vehicle theft-related insurance costs. }{
\cf1\insrsid3806510 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid4489175\charrsid4489175 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 Money Laundering
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 Laundering and reinvestment of criminal proceeds in legitim
ate companies can undermine the legitimate economy. Money laundering typically involves the use of a range of financial services \emdash  deposit-taking institutions (e.g. banks), currency exchanges, securities traders, insurance companies and \'93shell
\'94 corporations \emdash 
 that can result in a chain reaction in which a number of institutions are subsequently affected, both domestically and internationally. As a result, specialized expertise is often necessary and individuals in key professions, such as lawyers, accountan
ts and investment brokers, may knowingly or unknowingly assist the laundering process. Organized criminals are capable of manipulating financial systems and institutions, and corrupting some public and private sector officials to facilitate money launderi
ng. This compromises the integrity of the financial institutions and results in loss of investor and public confidence.}{\cf1\insrsid3806510 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid3242813\charrsid4489175 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 Contraband
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 
A contraband market that illegally distributes a legal commodity, such as tobacco, often exists due to some degree of societa
l acceptance. However, these markets can significantly affect society, particularly through the loss of potential tax revenue. The business community is also affected as businesses that operate honestly are at a serious disadvantage in relation to those w
h
o illicitly sell contraband products at significantly lower prices. There are potentially major health concerns over the content and quality of contraband products, such as illegally manufactured alcohol, as serious health problems or death could result f
rom its consumption.  
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 Counterfeit Goods 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 
Counterfeit products directly undermine government tax revenue and profits of legitimate industries. Poorly made or defective counterfeits may also cause consumers to blame the manufacturers of genuine products. So
me counterfeit products can cause serious health and safety risks due to incorrect or non-existent legal }{\cf1\insrsid1062253\charrsid4489175 labeling}{\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 
 or regulations. For example, internationally, organized crime is involved in producing and trafficking pharmaceutical drug products that may c
losely resemble legitimate drugs yet may contain inactive or incorrect ingredients, improper dosages, sub-potent or super-potent ingredients or be contaminated. Currently, there is little evidence regarding organized crime distributing counterfeit pharmac
euticals in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}; however, }{\cf1\insrsid4618657 various other}{\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4489175 
 counterfeit goods are in circulation across the country.}{\cf1\insrsid3806510 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid5665777 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid5665777\charrsid4008261 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\b\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4008261 Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3806510 {\cf1\insrsid3806510\charrsid4008261 Individuals smuggled into {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}
}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} bypass immigration laws and processes, and may have serious criminal records, p
osing a potential threat to public safety. Alternatively, trafficked women are often forced into the sex trade to work off debts or fees (e.g. for being smuggled and for housing) typically in the tens of thousands of dollars. The victims suffer physical a
n
d mental abuse including sexual assault, torture, starvation, servitude and death threats. There can also be significant health and social effects on Canadian society as victims often acquire, and can transmit, sexually transmitted and infectious diseases
 while working in the sex trade.  
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11748407 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid13526302\charrsid4008261 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f39\fs36\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13895777 
\par }{\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid8218393 Criminal Markets}{\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid4793806 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8218393 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid8218393\charrsid8218393 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid13895777 
Organized crime is a profit-driven activity fuelled by actors who adapt to shifts in supply and demand, competition from other organized crime groups and law enforcement disruption. Across {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, estab
lished and emerging organized crime groups undertake a complex range of criminal activities from local street-level distribution of illicit drugs to international production and distribution of counterfeit goods.
\par 
\par In this report, CISC highlights select key criminal markets that shape organized crime across {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
. The current criminal market landscape in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 continues to be a fusion of evolving new trends and patterns with several key facets that remain consistent over time.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid13895777 General
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid13895777 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}
{\*\xmlclose} produces, imports, and serves as a transit country for illicit \tab 
commodities. Some crime groups utilize international linkages; however, many criminal groups operate locally or within a province. Criminal groups continue to exploit border areas in the movement of illegal commodities. 
\par 
\par Successful law enforcement disruptions create temporary voids in criminal markets at local and regional levels, but are often market expansion opportunities for other well-placed crime groups.  
\par 
\par Many organized crime groups are involved in
 multiple criminal markets with cooperative criminal ventures. Where critical skills necessary to facilitate criminal activities are absent within a criminal group, skilled outsiders are recruited to provide this service.  }{
\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid3365907 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\f38\fs28\cf1\insrsid3365907 
\par }{\b\cf1\insrsid13895777\charrsid13895777 
\par 
\par 
\par }{\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid13895777 Illicit Drugs
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid13895777 The illicit drug market continues to be the primary criminal market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 in terms of estimated generated illicit revenue, the number of participating organized crime groups and the number of consumers. As a result, no single organized crime group dominates any spec
ific illicit drug market, either nationally or regionally. Unchanged from 2006, approximately 80% of all crime groups in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 are involved in this market, particularly as street-level traffickers. A smaller proportion of crime groups are active in more sophisticated operations such as wholesale distribution, importation and domestic production.}{\cf1\insrsid3365907 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid15170240\charrsid13895777 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 Marihuana
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 Marihuana remains the most produced and abused illicit drug in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} with a majority of organized crime groups, at all levels of criminal sophisticatio
n, involved in its cultivation, distribution and transportation. Large-scale marihuana grows are primarily located in British Columbia (B.C.), {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Quebec{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. Marihuana exported to the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United States
{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, representing a small percentage of the overall {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} 
domestic marihuana market, is exchanged in some instances for cocaine and other illicit goods.}{\cf1\insrsid3365907 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid15170240\charrsid15170240 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 Cocaine
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 
The demand for cocaine continues to be significant, particularly in urban centres across the country. Large-scale importation and inter-provincial distr
ibution of cocaine are key activities for several of the most sophisticated organized crime groups. Cocaine enters {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 either directly from source countries in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}South America{\*\xmlclose}, particularly {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Colombia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, or through transit countries such as the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname 
country-region}}Haiti{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Jamaica{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname 
country-region}}Mexico{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. Inter-provincial distribution is coordinated from primary hubs in B.C., {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Quebec{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} via personal and commercial vehicles, rail, post and commercial air.}{\cf1\insrsid3365907 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid15170240\charrsid15170240 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 Heroin
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 The heroin market is limited with a small number of criminal groups involved in importation from 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Southern Asia{\*\xmlclose}, South-Eastern Asia and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Colombia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 via a variety of smuggling methods. These drugs are distributed across the country by criminal groups operating at all levels of capability to a small, but well-established market. }{\cf1\insrsid3365907 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid15170240\charrsid15170240 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 Ecstasy 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}
{\*\xmlclose} has become a source country for ecstasy with domestic production primarily centred in B.C. and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
.  Canadian-produced ecstasy is exported to markets in the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, and to a lesser extent, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Australia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Japan{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. }{\cf1\insrsid3365907 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid15170240\charrsid15170240 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\b\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 Methamphetamine
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3365907 {\cf1\insrsid3365907\charrsid15170240 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}
{\*\xmlclose}\rquote 
s methamphetamine market is predominantly supplied by domestic production with the largest concentration of production in B.C., with only a small number of crime groups exporting to the U.S. Continuing trends are the exportation of mixed shipments 
of marihuana and ecstasy with methamphetamine into the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 Some groups are intentionally or inadvertently lacing marihuana, cocaine and other synthetic drugs with methamphetamine for domestic distribution.
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11748407 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid13526302\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \b\f38\fs28\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid1604094 Financial Crime 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid1604094 Financial crime is facilitated 
in some instances by either the theft of personal or financial data or by the fraudulent assumption of another\rquote 
s identity. This type of information is obtained through a variety of methods, including: simple mail or garbage theft, modification of point-of-
sale terminals such as Interac devices, online data mining, compromising corporate data bases or through black market websites that sell stolen data from credit cards and driver\rquote s licenses. 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8540925 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs18\cf17\insrsid3283057\charrsid1604094 
Data mining is a technique used to search large-capacity databases that, relative to financial crime, assists in the acquisition of personal and financial information for fraudulent use.   
\par }\pard\plain \s21\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13335478 \b\f38\fs19\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid8540925\charrsid8540925   }{
\b0\f0\fs20\cf19\insrsid3283057\charrsid13335478 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \b\f38\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid13335478 Mass Marketing Fraud
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid13335478 
VoIP and the use of disposable cell phones with chips containing different area codes provide more opportunity for mass marketing-related frauds while eliminating the need for \'93boiler rooms\'94 with land lines. Criminal groups continue to use 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} as a base for telemarketing schemes and have been known to target countries such as the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United Kingdom{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place
}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Australia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Germany{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}India{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}France{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Morocco{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid3091534 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs18\cf17\insrsid3283057\charrsid1515955 A \'93boiler room\'94
 refers to a location that is outfitted with desks and telephones, typically the central location for fraudulent telemarketing schemes.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid5706252\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \b\f38\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid1515955 Mortgage Fraud
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid1515955 Multiple criminal groups are involved
 in mortgage fraud, with estimated illicit profits ranging into the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Mortgage fraud can involve the expertise of financial professionals to facilitate criminality. An emerging trend, crime groups target new Canadia
ns, particularly individuals from their own ethnic community, to act as nominees on fraudulent mortgage loan applications.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid5706252\charrsid1515955 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \b\f38\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid1515955 Securities Fraud
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid1515955 Across {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, illicit offshore investments, fra}{\cf1\insrsid1515955 udulent high-yield investments }{\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid1515955 and illegal market manipulation are c
ommonly observed frauds. Online investor\rquote s brokerage accounts are vulnerable to theft and manipulation due to targeted Internet hijacking.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8610560 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs18\cf17\insrsid3283057\charrsid2055623 
Fraudulent high-yield investment schemes generally offer or guarantee risk-free and impossibly high returns on investments.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid5706252\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \b\f38\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid5460052 Payment Card Fraud
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid5460052 
Most criminal groups involved in payment card fraud focus on lower-level aspects of the market, particularly skimming and trafficking financial data or using counterfeit cards to purchase goods.  In 2006, according to the Canadi
an Bankers Association, credit card fraud losses increased 10% from 2005, totalling $185.45 million, while fraud from debit card skimming increased approximately 34% to $94.6 million.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid5706252\charrsid5460052 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4793806 \b\f38\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\cf0\insrsid4793806\charrsid5460052 Money Laundering
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3283057 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf1\insrsid3283057\charrsid5460052 
The International Monetary Fund estimates that between $22 and $55 billion is laundered annually in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
. Criminal groups will continue to manipulate Internet financial services, such as online payment systems and e-currencies as they can be highly secure, anonymous and operate outside the regulated banking
 system. In addition, crime groups will continue to insulate themselves through simpler laundering methods ranging from the use of cash-intensive businesses such as restaurants and casinos, to the purchase of luxury goods.
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11748407 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cf0\insrsid8066866 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10106662 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid10106662\charrsid10106662 Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons}{
\b\cf1\insrsid8066866\charrsid10106662 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8066866 {\cf1\insrsid8066866\charrsid10106662 
Domestic criminal groups continue to operate as service providers for the transport and facilitation of human smuggling. A disproportionate number of illegal migrants remain in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname 
country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} compared to those that transit to the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, though several crime groups use 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} to smuggle migrants to the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}
{\*\xmlclose} In {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, trafficking in persons is known to exist in the form of sexual exploitation and domestic servitude. Several crime groups are also involved in domestic trafficking in persons: recruiting young women, transporting them throughout {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and in some instances to the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, and exploiting them in the sex trade.
\par }{\cf1\insrsid5460052\charrsid10106662 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8066866 {\b\cf1\insrsid8066866\charrsid10106662 Intellectual Property Theft 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8066866 {\cf1\insrsid8066866\charrsid10106662 Counterfeit products, largely entertainment-based software, are estimated to generate multi-billions of dolla
rs in illicit proceeds in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
. Organized crime groups are using the Internet to purchase and sell counterfeit goods. Nationally, criminal groups active within this market are distributors, while fewer groups are involved in the manufacture or importatio
n of counterfeit goods. Counterfeit goods infiltrate the legitimate supply chain often without the awareness of either the supplier or consumer.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13566808 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid5706252 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8066866 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs18\cf17\insrsid8066866\charrsid5395731 
Intellectual property theft generally falls under one of three categories: 1) violations of copyright, which i
ncludes the piracy and counterfeiting of digital media such as software, music, and movies; 2) violations of trademark, which involves the counterfeiting of brand names; and 3) theft of trade secrets, which includes the theft of proprietary information su
ch as design templates and production schematics.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13566808 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8066866\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13566808 \b\f38\fs28\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13566808\charrsid13442823 Vehicle Theft
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15358020 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid8066866\charrsid8066866 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Montreal{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Toronto{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} remain the primary hubs of vehicle theft in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, with organized crime involvement in only a small portion of this market, compared to individualistic opportunistic crim
es such as joy-riding. Criminal groups are involved in vehicle-related frauds including insurance write-offs and the sale of damaged vehicles, while some groups with higher capabilities based in B.C. and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} export stolen vehicles internationally. Othe
r vehicle theft schemes include the manipulation of vehicle tracking systems and computerized ignition connectors that allow for keyless operation.}{\insrsid15358020 
\par }{\b\fs32\insrsid5792451\charrsid6520407 Feature Focus: The Illegal Firearms Market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada}{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid5792451\charrsid15358020 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}

\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6520407 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid6520407\charrsid6520407 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 
Introduction
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 The illicit firearms market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname 
country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} is 
driven by both individual criminals and members of organized crime. Criminals require firearms to assist in their criminal endeavours, for personal protection, as well as to demonstrate status as observed in the case of street gang members. The illicit dr
u
g market tends to drive the demand for illicit firearms as it is highly competitive, extremely profitable and consequently fertile ground for violent disagreements between and within criminal organizations. Firearms used by members of criminal organizatio
ns must be acquired through illegal means as {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote 
s current legal acquisition and possession controls have been largely successful in preventing members of organized crime from purchasing legal weapons.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\b\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 Organized Crime Involvement
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 Most organized crime groups in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname 
country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 are known to be involved in this market; however, the involvement of the majority of criminals is normally limited to the purchase, use, or occasional random sale of illicit firearms to other criminals. There are fewer individual criminals o
r crime groups actively involved in either significant firearm acquisition or full-time wholesale retail distribution networks. While the illicit sale of a single firearm can be lucrative in comparison to its initial acquisition price, the overall annual 
supply-end of the market itself may not be profitable enough in comparison to other criminal markets, such as illicit drugs, to support sustained involvement. Thus, for some, it is only a secondary or tertiary profit-making endeavour.
\par 
\par The roles of criminal
 actors in the illicit firearms market are not well-defined. Although a small number of crime groups involvement may be more consistent and substantive, this type of involvement is not typical.  Thus, at any given point in time, it may appear that differe
nt crime groups are playing a significant role within this market, but this may be short-term and only continue until a need is satisfied. }{\cf1\insrsid10766841 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid15358020\charrsid15358020 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\b\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 Violence 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 Many organized crime groups do not use firearm-related violence in the daily conduct of their criminal act
ivities. In general, firearm-related violence is periodically used to deter real or perceived criminal market encroachment or maintain internal crime group discipline. In addition, violence has been used to intimidate individuals and communities. While it
 is typically not deliberate, this violence can harm innocent bystanders. Periods of firearm-related violence develop between members of rival crime groups, particularly street gangs}{\cf1\insrsid14830565 ,}{\cf1\insrsid1062253  }{
\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 that can involve repeated firearm-related assaults and deaths that may co
ntinue in a retaliatory cycle. This cycle of violence tends to peak in intensity and subsequently decline, often due to targeted law enforcement intervention.  
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa72\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw10\brsp20\brdrcf17 \wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\b\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 Illicit Market Components
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 {\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 The major sources of illicit firearms in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} are smuggled firearm
s and domestic theft. These have remained consistent sources over the recent years and will continue to be the major sources of illicit firearms in this country for the foreseeable future.
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid10766841\charrsid10766841 
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl288\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10766841 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 
Once entered into the criminal market, an illicit firearm can be f
unctional and in constant circulation for decades, potentially in the possession of numerous criminal owners. This means that there is currently a reservoir of crime guns in circulation that will continue to be utilized for future criminal activities.  Ho
wever, each year domestic firearm thefts occur and newly smuggled firearms are recovered by law enforcement which confirms that there is still a demand for new illicit firearms to supplement the existing market.}{\insrsid5792451\charrsid15358020 
\par }{\cf0\insrsid10766841\charrsid15358020 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2251298 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid15358020 Smuggled Firearms
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2251298 {\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid15358020 Smuggled firearms that cross the land border from the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname country-region}}United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 are a significant source of illegal firearms due in part to its geographic proximity and less restrictive gun control regulations. The ability of criminal entrepreneurs and organizations to smuggle firearms across 
the Canada-U.S. land border also appears to be greatly influenced by the physical geography between the ports of entry. A number of land border areas are particularly attractive due to the often rough and remote geographical nature of portions of this bor
der area.  There are also a multitude of remote unmanned border crossing locations that could be exploited for unauthorized surreptitious cross border movement.  
\par 
\par There continue to be five primary sources or methods used by criminals or their organizations to acquire firearms from {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 sources and divert them for subsequent smuggling attempts into {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}:
\par 
\par 1.  Licensed {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 Dealers: A U.S. federally licensed firearms dealer who knowingly or unknowingly sells firearms to individuals who intend to either smuggle or resell firearms to individual criminals or organized crime.
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid2251298 
\par }{\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid15358020 2.  Straw Purchasers: A person with illegal intent may use an accomplice, referred to as a straw purchaser, to legally acquire firearms from an {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname 
country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} retailer in order to hide his or her own identity. The straw purchaser never intends to actu}{\cf1\insrsid15358020 ally own the firearms and turns them over to their }{\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid15358020 
co-conspirator for subsequent illegal movement and distribution.
\par 
\par 3. False Identification: A person, whether prohibited or not, obtains false {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} ident
ification and uses it to purchase firearms with the intention of reselling or smuggling the weapons. 
\par 
\par 4. Secondary {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 Markets: A person purchases firearms at a secondary market (e.g. a gun show, flea market, or through a private sale) with the intention
 of reselling or smuggling the weapons. Purchases from secondary markets can be made with relative anonymity as they may involve unlicensed sellers who are not required to conduct background checks, or maintain firearms transaction records.
\par 
\par 5. Theft: A person steals firearms from a lawful owner, a {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 retailer, a conveyor (common or contract carrier) or from the mail system, with the intention of reselling or smuggling the weapons. 
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid2251298 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2251298 {\b\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid12656376 Domestically Sourced Firearms
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2251298 {\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid12656376 Domestically sourced firearms are mainly d
erived from residential and commercial thefts; however, other sources include: firearms that have not been re-registered, unregistered and deactivated firearms, as well as diversions from the legitimate industry.
\par 
\par The Canadian Police Information Centre (CP
IC) has maintained records pertaining to stolen or missing firearms since 1974. Currently, there are approximately 85,000 firearms recorded in the system, of which approximately 44,000 are classified as restricted firearms (e.g. handguns).  It is unknown 
as to how many of these firearms are, or could become part of the domestic illicit firearms market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
. However, law enforcement regularly recovers missing or stolen firearms. Domestically sourced firearms are primarily obtained from residential, and 
to a lesser extent, commercial break-and-enters and members of organized crime are known to identify and target legitimate firearms owners, in particular those with large collections. 
\par 
\par Not all restricted firearms that were previously registered were re-re
gistered under the current system for a variety of reasons. For example, an individual who has inherited firearms from a deceased family member may not be aware of the need to re-register them.  Should these guns be stolen in a break-and-enter, they could
 potentially end up as part of the illicit domestic firearms market in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
. In certain parts of the country, firearms that have not been re-registered are often linked to various crimes and tend to be in the possession of individuals who are not the original registered owner. 
\par 
\par The term \'93deactivated firearm\'94 is often used to describe a firearm that has been permanently modified in a manner that prevents it from discharging projectiles. There have been cases whereby firearms reported as deactivated were ei
ther never actually deactivated or could easily be reactivated after merely a few adjustments. 
\par 
\par Technology has had an impact on this criminal market as the Internet has become an alternate source of illicit firearms and firearm parts for both consumers an
d criminals. The Internet has been exploited to acquire firearm parts that would later be shipped via post and courier, assembled and then sold to individual criminals or members of organized crime. In addition, there are websites that instruct people how
 to build guns. }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid2251298 
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid13253529 
\par 
\par }{\f36\fs22\cf1\insrsid13253529\charrsid2251298 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2251298 {\b\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid14957575 Conclusion
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2251298 {\cf1\insrsid2251298\charrsid14957575 
Illicit firearms will continue to be a desired commodity by organized crime to protect their involvement in other criminal activities, particularly the illegal drug trade. The sources of these firearms in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, largely from domestic thefts or those smuggled from the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, have remained consistent over a number of years. Nevertheless, fluctuations in the relative importance of each source will vary geographically across {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada
{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and over different periods of time.
\par 
\par As firearms are a reusable commodity, there currently is a reservoir of illegal firearms in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 that has been built-up over the last few decades that will continue to fuel firearm-related incidents in the foreseeable future.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5792451 \f36\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid5792451 
\par }{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid6301568\charrsid13442823 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6317784 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs32\insrsid6317784\charrsid14957575 Regional Trends: Illicit Firearms Market

\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5792451 {\b\insrsid6301568\charrsid13442823 
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{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}British Columbia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1061866\charrsid14632331 Despite regional differences, handguns are the most common illegal firearm in most parts of {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}British Columbia{\*\xmlclose}
{\*\xmlclose} due to their ready availability.  Smuggled handguns and restricted firearms that have not been re-registered are the largest category of recovered illicit firearms. 
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{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Alberta{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Saskatchewan{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Manitoba{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1061866\charrsid14632331 In {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Alberta{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, handguns are the most commonly used illegal firearm, particularly by those involved in the illicit drug market. In {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Saskatchewan{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Manitoba{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} sawed-off long guns, which are older and often difficult to trace, are commonly used in the commission of criminal offences.
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\par }{\b\insrsid5792451\charrsid14632331 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1061866\charrsid14632331 In {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, both handguns and long guns are used throughout the province, although certain areas appear to favour one type over
 another. For example, in larger urban centres such as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) handguns are more common, whereas long guns are more prevalent in some smaller urban and rural areas.
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\par }{\b\insrsid5792451\charrsid14632331 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Quebec{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1061866\charrsid14632331 Overall, long guns are the most commonly seized firearm in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Quebec{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 based on seizure statistics; however, handguns are more commonly used by criminal organizations. The vast majority of handgun seizures have been linked to street gangs.
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{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}New Brunswick{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Nova Scotia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}
Prince Edward Island{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Newfoundland{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Labrador{\*\xmlclose})
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1061866\charrsid14632331 Long guns are the most common illegal gun throughout the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Atlantic provinces{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
, with the exception of urban areas (e.g. {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Halifax{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}NS{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Saint John{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}NB{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}) where handguns are more prevalent.}{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid1061866\charrsid14632331 
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\par }{\insrsid5792451\charrsid14632331 
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{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Yukon{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Northwest Territories{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Nunavut
{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8343352\charrsid14632331 Long guns are the most common illegal firearm in the three territories for criminality, largely due to their availability in remote areas for hunting purposes.}{
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\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl300\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid881791 \f39\fs36\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs32\cf0\insrsid881791\charrsid14158208 Looking to the Future}{
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CISC is dedicated to informing the public on current and emerging organized crim
e issues. An informed public is better able to understand the threat posed by organized crime activities and the harms they represent.  Organized crime does not operate within confined boundaries, but exists and conducts illicit business within urban cent
r}{\cf1\insrsid9468215 es}{\cf1\insrsid5383444\charrsid4158363 
 as well as rural communities.  In some instances, these crime groups could not continue to function without the compliance of individuals within the legitimate economy. It is hoped that an informed public will continue to be a willing and active partner
, working cooperatively with the law enforcement community to combat organized crime. 
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\par CISC is the criminal intelligence organization that represents the entire Canadian law enforcement community. Consequently, it is in a unique position to enhance the le
vel of coordination and intelligence sharing within this community to enable integrated intelligence-led policing. In addition, the ongoing sharing of intelligence facilitates CISC\rquote 
s continued commitment to provide the public with a national law enforcemen
t overview of organized crime. The CISC network will continue its coordinated efforts to assess organized crime in the context of the criminal marketplace in order to most effectively combat current and emerging organized crime threats.
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rganized crime is a tangled web, has no boundaries, and can only be addressed through national, provincial, municipal and territorial cooperation}{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13830826\charrsid9897314 .
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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13830826\charrsid9897314 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Thunder Bay{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Police Service
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\par }{\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13830826\charrsid3031888 Few communities realize how pervasive organized crime can be
. Organized crime can be found in communities of all sizes, and its impact in the smaller, rural areas is often far more devastating than it is in the large urban centres.
\par }\pard\plain \s27\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13830826 \i\f38\fs18\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid3031888 RCMP Assistant Commissioner }{
\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13830826\charrsid9897314 Steve Graham, Commanding Officer J Division (}{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid2891435 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}New Brunswick}{
\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13830826\charrsid9897314 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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The reduction of youth involvement in crime, both as victims and offenders}{\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid6756957 ,}{\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid13830826\charrsid3031888 
 is necessary if we are to assist them in withstanding the pressures and influences of organized crime groups.
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RCMP Assistant Commissioner Michel S\'e9guin, Commanding Officer O Division ({\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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From our ongoing intelligence gathering and assessment of organized crime groups, we know that we need to be diligent and dedicated if we are to successfully address the illicit activities that impact Canadian citizens and society.
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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8728739 missioner }{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8018333\charrsid9897314 Peter D. Martin, National Police Services
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Organized crime is a major economic drain on many aspects of the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Manitoba{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 economy including insurance costs, policing, the justice system and even natural resource utility costs.
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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8728739 oner }{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8018333\charrsid9897314 H.D.M. Madill, Commanding Officer D Division ({\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Manitoba{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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To the public, illegal tobacco may seem relatively harmless, but the effects of its sale in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Nova Scotia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}
 are far-reaching. The profits are frequently used to finance drug trafficking, purchase illegal weapons and otherwise finance organized criminal activity.
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RCMP Assistant Commissioner Ian Atkins, Commanding Officer }{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid11216998\charrsid9897314 H Division ({\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Nova Scotia{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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\par }\pard\plain \s26\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11216998 \b\f38\fs20\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid11216998\charrsid8728739 
International criminal groups regularly attempt to gain access to {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Canada{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} to expand their trans-na
tional criminal networks. The CBSA along with its partners employs a multiple border strategy in its efforts to \'93push out the border,\'94 to screen high-risk individuals as well as goods before they arrive on Canadian soil. 
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Caroline Melis, Director General, Intelligence Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency
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Organized crime takes profits from the vulnerability of youth, seniors, the marginalized and the addicted.
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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid11216998\charrsid9897314 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Regina{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Police Service
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\par }\pard\plain \s26\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\hyphpar0\facenter\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8143206 \b\f38\fs20\cf17\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8143206\charrsid9781409 
Extremely addictive, deadly drugs such as crystal meth, heroin and crack cocaine damage individuals, their families and society.
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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8143206\charrsid9897314 Vancouver Police Department
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Drug trafficking is a principal source of revenue for most organized crime groups. A consequence to all individuals in our communities is the resulting physical, emotional, economic and social harms. 
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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8143206\charrsid9897314 P.Y. Bourduas, RCMP Federal Services }{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid11955542 and}{\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid8143206\charrsid9897314  Central Region
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Identity theft has become the crime wave of the new millennium on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, leading to financial crimes that require no direct communication between victim and criminal.
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Commissioner Julian Fantino, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Ontario{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Provincial Police
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Organized crime poses a threat to Canadian Forces operations. Whether it is drug dealers eroding the morale
 and effectiveness of our troops through the sale of illicit drugs, or groups attempting to steal specialized military equipment, the threat posed by organized crime cannot be ignored.
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Captain (Navy) Steve Moore, Department of National Defence
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m criminal activities like drug trafficking are increasingly being funneled into legitimate businesses.
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\f0\fs24\cf0\lang1036\langfe1033\langnp1036\insrsid14292599\charrsid7083490 Normand Proulx, Director General, S\'fbret\'e9 du Qu\'e9bec
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Cross-border human trafficking, both inter-provincially and internationally, for the purpose of prostitution is a major concern for us. We are also very committed to strengthening relationships with other police jurisdictions, including the 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, to ensure an efficient response to human trafficking. 
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\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid14292599\charrsid7083490 t is reasonable to believe that there will be future incidents of organized crime exploiting the vulnerabilities of this province\rquote s coastline to avoid enforcement pressures on the Canadian mainland.

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RCMP Assistant Commissioner Gerry Lynch, Commanding Officer B Division ({\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Newfoundland{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Labrador{\*\xmlclose})

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Organized crime is not simply a policing problem. It is a problem owned by all communities.
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RCMP Chief Superintendent Randy Robar, Commanding Officer L Division \line ({\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Prince Edward Island{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})
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\par }{\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid14292599\charrsid7083490 Street gangs have evolved from local gangs into sophisticated and highly resourceful criminal organizations that require law enforcement to take an intelligence-led, investigative approach to combat them.

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\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid14292599\charrsid9897314 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Toronto{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Police Service
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\par }{\b0\f0\fs24\cf0\insrsid14292599\charrsid7083490 The CISC Annual Report offers Canadians 
an opportunity to become better informed and aware of how pervasive and insidious a threat organized crime poses to our country, to our province and to our communities.
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