October 17, 2025
Parteek Singh Mahal
Liberal Member of Parliament Sukh Dhaliwal has announced that the federal government will hire 1,000 RCMP officers over the next four years, and 150 of these officers will be dedicated to investigating extortion-related cases.
Dhaliwal during an interview on RED FM’s Harjinder Thind Show said the plan is centered on a three-pillar approach aimed at addressing the issue comprehensively, from street-level enforcement to legislative reform and prevention.
Dhaliwal detailed the government’s scheme, emphasizing the Prime Minister mark Carney’s decisive action in response to the gravity of the crime situation, particularly the surge in extortions across communities.
He said the plan is built on the key elements which include strengthening resources on the ground which focuses on enhancing the capacity of law enforcement to pursue, investigate, and lay charges against criminals. “Modifying the Criminal Code, the government plans to introduce legislative changes to implement stricter laws and prevention which aims to protect youth from getting involved in drugs and crime, securing a safer future,” he said.
Dhaliwal announced the hiring of 1,000 new RCMP officers. Significantly, he said the 150 of these officers will be solely dedicated to tackling financial crime, which specifically includes the new wave of extortions being seen in communities.
He said furthermore, the government is moving to enact fundamental bail reform by modifying the Criminal Code. “We are changing the law so that the onus is placed on the criminals to prove that they should be released on bail,” Dhaliwal stated. This change is intended to reverse the current burden, which he argued “works against the victim,” and ensure that dangerous criminals are kept behind bars.
Dhaliwal also highlighted previous legislative action, noting that the Prime Minister has already introduced laws to strengthen Canada’s borders to crack down on cross-border crime and gun smuggling. He promised that more legislation will follow.
When questioned about the delay in police training—with the 1,000 officers requiring a projected four years—and the immediate need for resources like police choppers, dog teams, and forensic labs, Dhaliwal stressed the intent for continuous investment and the need to get available resources to the police immediately.
When Dhaliwal was asked that the federal government could send in military as an immediate measure to tackle situation in Surrey? he defended the current strategy while pushing back against calls to deploy the military. The MP emphasized that the military’s role is distinct, focusing on defence and border control, not domestic law enforcement. Instead of resorting to the Canadian Armed Forces, Dhaliwal is prioritizing the immediate strengthening of the local force, the RCMP.
Addressing local issues, the MP mentioned that he is specifically advocating for Surrey to receive its own helicopter and urged the local Mayor and Council to raise their voices on this matter. He affirmed that his priority is to advocate effectively for the people of Surrey and shared that his office takes immediate action.
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