Media Advisory - Minister Anandasangaree and Secretary of State Sahota to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 12, 2026 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for a morning media opportunity and media availability following the summit on combatting extortion targeting individuals and businesses. They will be joined by the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Ontario Solicitor General, along with provincial and municipal leaders, and law enforcement officials.

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:
Canadian Convention Centre
79 Bramsteele Road
Brampton, Ontario

    1) Media Opportunity

Time: 9:00 a.m. (EST)

Media will have an opportunity to capture b-roll footage (cameras only) of the opening remarks of the Summit.

    2) Media Availability

Time: 12:50 p.m. (EST)

Media representatives must arrive 30 minutes in advance of the media availability to sign-in and present photo ID and credentials. Photo ID must be visible at all times.

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Contacts: Simon Lafortune, Deputy Director of Communications and Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, [email protected]; Cole Walsh, Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), [email protected]; Media Relations, Public Safety Canada, 613-991-0657, [email protected]