Radicalization
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Montreal anti-radicalization centre shifts focus from jihadism to far-right violenceAfter a period of organizational turbulence, the centre has continued its work, with a lower profile, a smaller budget, and a focus that has increasingly shifted.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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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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Terrorism peace bond placed on Ontario man for four yearsKevin Omar Mohamed traveled to Syria to join a local Al Qaeda affiliate in 2014.CanadaAug 4, 2021
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Facebook tests ‘extremist content’ warning on platform to fight radicalizationFacebook said the small test, which is only on its main platform, was running in the United States as a pilot for a global approach to prevent radicalization on the site.WorldJul 1, 2021
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How extremists are getting involved in anti-mask demonstrations across CanadaThe issue came to public attention locally after a Knights Templar flag was spotted at a Kelowna anti-mask rally in late November.Dec 10, 2020
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Parole Board raises concerns about Toronto terrorism convict ahead of his prison releaseThe Parole Board of Canada imposed five conditions on Mohamed Hassan Hersi, convicted of trying to join Al-Shabaab.CanadaNov 24, 2020
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Ontario terrorism offender released from prison last year has been taken back into custodyMohamed is one of Canada’s growing number of terrorism offenders, some of whom are coming out of prison despite concerns they have not abandoned their violent extremist beliefs.CrimeAug 17, 2020
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Online searches for far-right content across Canada increase during lockdown, study findsA recent study shows there has been a surge in online extremist content during the COVID-19 lockdown across Canada.CanadaJun 11, 2020
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Montreal to restore funding for anti-radicalization centre’s 2019-2020 action planMontreal's executive committee announced that it will be providing the anti-radicalization centre with a subsidy of $975,000.PoliticsSep 6, 2019
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RCMP faces ‘significant challenges’ in fight against online extremism: documentsDocuments say police have been seeking the removal of online content but still face obstacles tackling extremism on the internet.CanadaAug 21, 2019
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