Radicalization
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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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Most terrorists make known what they are up to: What are the signs?The alleged Christchurch, New Zealand, gunman radicalized, acquired firearms and ammunition, practised at a shooting range and wrote a manifesto. How did it all go unnoticed?WorldMar 18, 2019
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Toronto man pleads guilty to trying to join ISISA Toronto man admitted Friday he traveled to Turkey in 2014 to join the so-called Islamic State. At a court appearance in Toronto, Pamir Hakimzadah pleaded guilty to leaving Canada to participate in the activity of a terrorist group. “The purpose of Pamir’s trip was to enter Syria via Turkey. There he intended to join...CanadaFeb 1, 2019
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Calgary police aim to prevent division, radicalization with first-ever youth programThe five teens chose to address “us versus them” by holding an event that promoted togetherness.CrimeDec 6, 2018
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Toronto terrorist leader is locked up, but was still on social mediaA Facebook page devoted to photos of, and writings purportedly by, the imprisoned former terrorist leader Zakaria Amara was taken down by the social media company on Wednesday.CanadaSep 13, 2018
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