Violent Extremism
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What is nihilistic violent extremism? The ‘new threat’ eyed by CSIS, policeA new report said CSIS has noted a growing trend of youth radicalization associated with violent nihilistic online groups like 764 and the Maniac Murder Cult.CanadaMay 8
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CSIS says violent extremism radicalization becoming more complex to counterThe agency's annual report said violent extremism 'continues to pose a significant threat to Canada’s national security and remains a critical operational priority for CSIS.'CanadaMay 1
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Terror groups are targeting youth. What Canadian parents can look forAuthorities allege the 764 Network seeks to manipulate and recruit youth by spreading propaganda and encouraging violent acts both online and offline.CanadaApr 27
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A ‘lone actor’ attack on Jewish Canadians is ‘realistic’ risk: reportCanada’s Integrated Threat Assessment Centre says the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has heightened an already present threat against Jewish Canadians and public officials.CanadaMar 20
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Canada lists 4 new terrorist entities, including online extremist groupsThe move marks the first time any country has listed one of those IMVE groups, 764, as a terrorist organization, a statement from Public Safety Canada said Wednesday.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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RCMP arrests stun small towns near Quebec City where 2 suspects liveResidents of two rural communities near Quebec City were stunned by the dawn RCMP tactical squad arrests amid allegations that militiamen with weapons and ammo lived among them.CanadaJul 9, 2025
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New Zealand to tighten counter-terrorism laws after supermarket stabbing attack: ArdernA bill awaiting passage criminalizes planning and preparation that might lead to a terror attack, closing what critics have said has been a loophole allowing plotters to stay free.WorldSep 4, 2021
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New Zealand police shoot, kill ‘violent extremist’ who stabbed 6 in supermarketPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the suspect, a Sri Lankan national inspired by the Islamic State, was well known to the nation’s security agencies and was being monitored.WorldSep 3, 2021
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Anti-Semitic incidents in Edmonton under investigation by police hate crimes unitEPS has called on its Hate Crimes and Violent Extremism Unit to investigate after "two homes were approached and anti-Semitic rhetoric was used."CrimeMay 17, 2021
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Trudeau, King of Jordan to meet in OttawaThe Prime Minister's Office says the two will discuss the partnership between Canada and Jordan and efforts to promote diversity and counter violent extremism.CanadaNov 18, 2019
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