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Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist group - SteveG - 02-03-2021
Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist group
https://thehill.com/policy/international/537159-canada-labels-proud-boys-a-terrorist-group
Canada labeled the Proud Boys a terrorist group Wednesday, increasing international pressure on the self-proclaimed “Western chauvinist” organization.
The far-right group has gained a broader platform in recent years with its vocal backing of former President Trump, engagement in street fights and Trump telling the group to “stand back and stand by” when he was asked to condemn white supremacy, a remark the group interpreted as a sign of support.
The group's notoriety skyrocketed following the alleged involvement of some of its members in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors last week announced the first conspiracy charges against members of the Proud Boys over their role in the deadly attack.
Canadian Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack that he was collecting evidence of groups that played a role in the insurrection. A terror designation would allocate more investigative tools to law enforcement and allow the freezing of the group’s assets or members' property. It is a crime to knowingly provide assistance to a designated group, though being a member of the organization is not in itself against the law.
“They are all hateful, intolerant and we have seen they can be dangerous,” Blair said Wednesday in announcing the designation. “We have seen the type of tragic results that this kind of extremism can bring to Canada.”
Re: Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist group - GGD - 02-03-2021
So will Canada now classify the US as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism".
Re: Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist group - cbelt3 - 02-03-2021
GGD wrote:Yep. Invade to bring freedom ! They have been undermining our nation for years with their Geese..
So will Canada now classify the US as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism".
Re: Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist group - Z - 02-03-2021
So Gavin McInnes probably won't be welcome back with open arms during his next trip north?
Re: Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist group - Ted King - 02-03-2021
Sorry, off topic, but for some reason I was reminded of this (from the Handmaid's Tale):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ciLnGBTOQY