Poilievre unveils action plan to combat extortion during Surrey visit

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a three-point action plan to combat extortion-related crime during a press conference held today at the Royal King Banquet Hall in Surrey -the same location where a shooting incident took place on July 21, 2025.

Flanked by Abbotsford–South Langley MP Sukhman Gill, and candidates Sukh Pandher and Jassie Sahota (a police officer), Poilievre said extortion-related crimes have surged by 330% under Liberal rule. He attributed this rise to the repeal of mandatory jail terms for gun-related extortion under Bills C-5 and C-75.

“Extortion-related crimes have surged by 330% because the Liberals eliminated mandatory prison sentences for extortion involving a gun,” said Poilievre.

The Conservative Action Plan includes:

• Immediate listing of the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization;
• Repealing Bills C-5 and C-75 to enforce jail instead of bail for extortionists;
• Support for MP Tim Uppal’s bill mandating minimum sentences of 4 to 7 years for extortion — with higher penalties if a firearm or fire is involved.

Poilievre said these proposals will be brought forward during the fall session of Parliament as part of his party’s focus on restoring public safety.