Canadian Organized Crime

The textbook Canadian Organized Crime, 2nd Edition, authored by Stephen R. Schneider, delivers a comprehensive academic examination of illegal networks operating across Canada. The work provides a structured historical, empirical, and theoretical overview of how criminal groups form, organize, and expand. It clarifies the foundational concepts required to evaluate illicit enterprises within the context of Canadian law and enforcement structures.

The content explores key social, political, and economic drivers that influence organized criminality. Students examine how theoretical models explain syndicate behavior and how control strategies shape official responses to illegal operations. This multi-layered focus prepares learners to evaluate both the causes of organized crime and the systems designed to counter it.

As a defining pedagogical feature, the text incorporates practical case studies that examine specific criminal syndicates alongside law enforcement responses. This approach supports coursework across degree programs in criminology, sociology, political science, and law and justice, while offering a clear resource for criminal justice professionals and true crime readers.