Italian-Canadian mafia, Dia: Rizzuto clan dominant in Montreal and in liaison with Italy
April 7, 2022 Editorial board Canada , Cattolica Eraclea , Clan Rizzuto , Leonardo Rizzuto , Mafia , Montreal
"During the six months in question, meetings continued with representatives of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) relating to the activities of well-known exponents of the 'Ndrangheta (Commisso family) and Cosa Nostra (Rizzuto family) stationed in Canada who are said to be in connection with 'Italy". This is what we read in the Dia report, relating to the first half of 2021, delivered to Parliament. The report continues: “In particular, the Cosa Nostra would operate mainly in the Montreal areas, while the 'Ndrangheta in Toronto and Thunder Bay. Both organizations are allegedly active in drug trafficking, extortion, usury, gambling, money laundering and infiltration in the public procurement sector. These would, over time, become deeply rooted, taking on prominent positions in the management of criminal affairs.