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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR GENERAL
Inspector John Sullivan, Ontario Provincial Police
The Report on Organized Crime is Criminal Intelligence Service Canada's public resource document of criminal
organization activities in Canada. As Canadians, we all share the threat of organized crime and must ensure we
are kept up-to-date on the developments of criminal groups that pose a threat to our safety.
The central component in the Report on Organized Crime deals with a national overview of criminal markets in
Canada and is a regular and consistent feature. It examines major developments and trends in the marketplace to
better determine which criminal groups have the capacity to adapt and capitalize upon these trends. While this
report offers a broad national overview, CISC also provides more detailed strategic analysis to senior law enforcement
and government officials to assist with decision-making processes at an operational and tactical level.
Unlike Reports in the past that carried a "Feature focus" on a particular criminal market, this year the Report exposes
select criminal markets in relation to actual law enforcement operations. This illustrates how the intelligence
cycle comes full circle to the direct benefit and safety of Canadians. It is also intended to convey the importance
of collecting information and intelligence that is very much based on partnerships within law enforcement.
There are criminal intelligence bureaus in each province that foster and maintain critical working relationships
within the law enforcement community. The CISC network is comprised of numerous police agencies but it is
also made up of valuable contributions from other organizations in a unique position to offer information and
intelligence. From Canada Border Services Agency, to Correctional Service of Canada, to the Canadian Bankers
Association, to other key sources within law enforcement, CISC is committed to a wholly integrated approach of
collecting and sharing strategic intelligence on organized crime.
Collaboration is important not only among CISC partner agencies but also with all Canadians who are encouraged
to cooperate with law enforcement. I encourage the public and the media to distribute the information provided
in this public resource and to promote awareness regarding the impact and negative results of organized crime
activity. A concerted effort and partnership will strengthen our collective efforts and help keep Canadians safe.
