Incel Terrorism
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Judge rules Toronto massage parlour murder was a terrorist actIn a precedent-setting ruling, an Ontario judge has ruled the murder met the definition of a terrorist activity, motivated in whole or in part by the misogynistic incel ideology.CrimeJun 6, 2023
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Experts divided on threat of violence as incel attacks grow in CanadaIncels are predominantly young heterosexual men who feel they are unable to attract romantic partners because of their looks or social status, says a think-tank Moonshot CVE.CanadaMar 27, 2022
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Despite crackdown on incels, their discussion forums are still onlineInternet discussion groups for incels are a swamp of self-pity, conspiracy theory and outright justification of violence.CanadaJun 9, 2020
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RCMP adding incels to terrorism awareness guideIt is the latest sign the Canadian government now views incels as a public safety threat.CanadaJun 8, 2020
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Incels labelled violent extremists in latest CSIS annual reportThe classification of gender-based violence as violent extremism is part of the new terminology that CSIS said it would now use.CrimeMay 20, 2020
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The terrorism confronting Canada: Unsophisticated and frustratingly effectiveCanada’s latest terrorist attacks don’t look anything like 9/11, but this form of extremist violence has proven frustratingly effective, leaving a trail of victims.CanadaMay 20, 2020
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Deadly attack at Toronto erotic spa was incel terrorism, police allegeExperts said it was the first time anywhere in the world a terrorism charge has been laid over violence tied to the “involuntary celibate” misogynist movement.CanadaMay 19, 2020
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