History of Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

"Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada" was a two-part, 1977 CBC/Norfolk Communications Ltd documentary exploring organized crime within Canada. Broadcast over two nights, the 90-minute segments delved into the structure, activities, and impact of various criminal organizations operating in the country. The program likely investigated the connections between different crime groups, their methods, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating them, aiming to raise public awareness about the realities of organized crime in Canada.

June 13, 1977: Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada Broadcast

On June 13, 1977, the second 90-minute segment of "Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada," a CBC/Norfolk Communications Ltd coproduction, was broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

1977: Prix Anik and ACTRA Awards

In 1977, "Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada" received the Prix Anik Award for best CBC documentary of the year and the ACTRA Award. Additionally, the program received a Canadian Film and Television Association CFTA Award and an honourable mention as a Michener Award finalist.

March 26, 1979: Connections: a further Investigation into organized crime in Canada Broadcast

On March 26, 1979, the second series "Connections: a further Investigation into organized crime in Canada," a CBC/Norfolk Communications Ltd coproduction, was broadcast by the CBC as a 90-minute program.

1979: Banff International Festival of Films for Television finalist

In 1979, the second series of "Connections: An Investigation into Organized Crime in Canada" was a finalist for the first Banff International Festival of Films for Television.