Money laundering remains a key activity of this group. The distribution of child pornography continues to increase, facilitated by the Internet. The British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling that Canada's child pornography law contravenes sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has sent ripples not only through the justice system, but through Canadian society as a whole. All the major organized crime groups are involved in the smuggling of illegal drugs into and out of Canada. First Nations territories appear to be a significant conduit for illegal firearms en route to Canada.
Smugglers continue to use marine ports as a major smuggling venue.
The traffic in illegal migrants is a result of international political upheaval and economic hardship. Smuggling illegal migrants into Canada is a growing and profitable business. Canada's first diamond mine officially began production in October 1998. International police and industry sources report that organized crime is often involved in smuggling and theft from mining operations. There is no doubt that both organized crime and the criminal enterprises that support illegal gambling benefit from illegal gaming.