In today’s Connect FM episode, hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar cover the latest on public safety and the labour market in Canada: another extortion‑related shooting has struck Surrey, with police linking gunfire at a Cloverdale home to the ongoing extortion crime wave affecting the Lower Mainland. Law enforcement continues to investigate, urging community cooperation as these violent incidents persist early in 2026.

We also break down the federal government’s announcement that low‑wage LMIA processing will resume in Vancouver and other regions in early 2026 a move that could open the door again for employers to hire temporary foreign workers in sectors reliant on low‑wage labour.

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In today’s Connect FM episode, hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar break down two urgent stories shaking communities in Canada and abroad: Surrey has been hit with 6 extortion cases in just the first 7 days of 2026, highlighting rising crime concerns and mounting pressure on law enforcement; and B.C. Premier David Eby’s India trade mission has sparked heated debate, with supporters touting economic opportunities and critics questioning political and community implications.

Get the latest on public safety, trade policy, and what these developments mean for Canadians.