They also allegedly collected "identifying information about American citizens and U.S. nationals" who are members of the MEK.
At least 11 Pennsylvania priests accused of sex abuse travelled to Canada, 4 allegedly abused children here
Nearly a dozen Roman Catholic priests accused of molesting over 1,000 children in Pennsylvania spent time in Canada. Continue reading
Ottawa mosque loses charity status for promoting ‘hate and intolerance’
The Canada Revenue Agency took action against the Ottawa Islamic Centre and Assalam Mosque following audits that raised concerns about its roster of guest speakers. Continue reading
Residents of Toronto mass shooter’s neighbourhood warned about ‘fringe hate group.’ JDL march called off
A notice to residents of Thorncliffe Park said the Jewish Defence League — a ‘fringe hate group’ — intended to march in the neighbourhood on Thursday evening. Continue reading
Handgun used in Toronto mass shooting stolen during break-and-enter in Sask.: source
The handgun used in the Toronto mass shooting that killed two young women and injured 13 was stolen in Saskatchewan in 2016, according to a source. Continue reading
Older brother of Toronto mass shooter was facing drug and weapons charges: court docs
The older brother of the gunman responsible for one of Toronto’s worst mass shootings was facing drug and weapons charges when he went into a coma last year. Continue reading
Islamic State claims responsibility for Toronto mass shooting, yet provides no evidence
The statement issued Wednesday by Amaq, an ISIS mouthpiece, provided no evidence the terrorist group was linked to Sunday’s shooting that killed two and wounded 13. Continue reading
Toronto gunman had ‘severe mental health challenges,’ according to family
The shooter was identified by investigators as 29-year-old Faisal Hussain. Continue reading
14 Canadian children linked to ISIS, says study that calls on government to rehabilitate them
The report said that more than 4,600 foreign minors were affiliated with ISIS, including an estimated 14 Canadian citizens. Continue reading
When criminals become terrorists: declassified CSIS report lays out how Canadians move to terrorism
On June 12, Abdulmuti Mohamed Elmi was charged with shoplifting from an Ottawa LCBO store and assaulting a man with a liquor bottle, but the RCMP had more serious concerns about the 24-year-old. An RCMP constable alleged in a court application that he had reasonable grounds to fear Elmi “may commit a terrorism offence” — namely… Continue reading
Government should be more open about targeting of Canadian ISIS fighters, former JAG says
The country’s former top military lawyer says the government should be more frank about its role in targeting Canadians fighting with overseas terrorist groups. Continue reading
Accused Russian ‘sex spy’ did not engage in espionage, refugee board rules
The Immigration and Refugee Board has shot down the government’s case against an Ottawa woman whom Canadian officials had accused of being a “sex spy” for Russian intelligence. Continue reading
How Mexican cartels are part of an ‘emerging threat’ of fentanyl flowing into Canada
Fentanyl is killing Canadians in record numbers and is now likely being smuggled into the country in commercial vehicles and private cars arriving at land borders from the U.S., a new report warns. Continue reading
Border officers frustrated at police inaction over stolen cars being exported through Montreal
A Global News investigation has found police are reluctant to investigate suspected stolen vehicles found by border officers at eastern Canada’s busiest port. Continue reading
Intelligence watchdog calls for more CSIS resources to tackle mental health links to terrorism
The Security Intelligence Review Committee says CSIS needs to expand the resources available to keep up ‘mental health issues that arise in investigations.’ Continue reading
He plotted to bomb Times Square for ISIS. Records show he’s mentally ill. Is he a terrorist?
Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy faces a possible life sentence next week, but his mother insists his case is not what it seems. Continue reading
