PREMIER David Eby on Monday said that the alleged involvement of the Government of India in homicides, extortions, and other criminal acts of violence in Canada “has no place in our province or our country.”
Eby said in a statement: “The allegations released by the RCMP today are shocking. We have all heard concerns from people about extortion and threats, and police in B.C. have been part of a national task force attempting to put a stop to them. I am deeply disturbed by the new information we are learning. This is not just foreign interference; these are allegations of direct involvement by the Indian government in homicides, extortions, and other criminal acts of violence in Canada — and it has no place in our province or our country. I am focused on protecting British Columbians and keeping people safe.
“I spoke with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc this morning. I have sought their assurance that federal agencies will keep working with local law enforcement to address these threats and keep people in British Columbia safe. We will continue to make sure the RCMP has everything they need to respond to this violent criminal and gang activity in our communities.
“B.C.’s strength is that we are a welcoming and inclusive place where everyone who works hard and follows the law can build a good life. Everyone who calls this place home deserves to be safe and secure from threats, coercion, and acts of violence. We will stay together and support each other and resist any attempts to divide us.”