Yes, I think age is really important in Organized crime, street gangs were started by teens. So, if the oldest person in a gangs is 25, well this gang will maie arsh décisions, since 25 is kind of young.
Contrary to street gangs, bikers and the mafia were started by grown men, with experience.
I dont know about other canadian cities, but in Montreal, many older haitians have alot of autority on the younger street gang members. They can’t kill or make drive by shooting like they want to, the olders will intervene, like it happen many time.