TORONTO – An undercover RCMP officer says he has no doubt a Pakistani man was serious about blowing up buildings in Toronto.
The agent tells an immigration hearing that Jahanzeb Malik wanted to instill terror, and damage the economy, by attacking the U.S. consulate and Bay Street financial buildings.
He says Malik also believed Canadian civilians were legitimate targets.
The federal government is trying to deport the 34-year-old permanent resident as a security threat.
The undercover Mountie, who is testifying under a broad publication ban on his identity, says Malik professed admiration for the Islamic State and al-Qaida.
He says Malik showed him videos of Islamic State atrocities and talked at length of the need to fight for Islam.
The father of two has made it clear he wants to leave Canada and will not try to challenge the deportation proceedings.
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