The financial logistics of the federal program have drawn heavy scrutiny. Originally announced in May 2020, internal estimates and Parliamentary Budget Officer reports initially projected costs between $200 million and $750 million. However, with tens of millions already spent on administrative overhead before widespread civilian collection has even begun, critics and financial analysts now project the total taxpayer burden will ultimately exceed $1 billion.
Sponsored Ad

Latest Videos in Crime

Gang Shootings, Stolen Funds, & Cocaine Canada - TPL Crime Update
This week on the TPL Media Crime Update, hosts Paul Micucci, Bradie Whetham, and Mike Wixson break down some of the biggest storie
Paul Micucci, Bradie Whetham, Mike Wixson

Toronto Police Corruption Update: Ryan Wedding & Iranian Links ft. Sam Cooper
TPL Media’s (https://www.tplmedia.ca) Brian Isted sits down with investigative journalist Sam Cooper for a deep-dive update on the
Brian Isted
![Is Organized Crime Taking Over Canada’s Streets? [Weekly Crime Update]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fis-organized-crime-taking-over-600x338.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Is Organized Crime Taking Over Canada’s Streets? [Weekly Crime Update]
Canada’s crime stories are getting harder to ignore, from tow truck wars to teen shootings and mobile scam trucks. This week’s cr
Mike Wixson, Paul Micucci, Bradie Whetham

Less Lethal x Byrna
Real Protection. Protect What Matters.
Sponsored Ad

Extortion Exploding in Ontario: Who’s Behind It?
Extortion is surging across Ontario—and small businesses are paying the price. Is this organized crime, foreign interference, or
Bradie Whetham, Jeremy Gramaldi

Canada’s Gun Buyback Is Failing
Canada’s gun buyback may cost billions—yet critics say it barely touches violent crime. So why are smuggled illegal guns still fl
Mike Wixson, Jim Lang, Bradie Whetham

RCMP Spied on Indigenous Canadians - The Hidden Surveillance Scandal
RCMP Surveillance on Indigenous Canadians: What Happened? In this episode, Mike Wixson and Jim Lang break down a shocking chapt
Mike Wixson, Jim Lang

Turn Your Ideas into a Podcast — Fast.
Launch your show without lifting a mic. Affordable professional podcast production.
Sponsored Ad
