Four Canadian Forces Members Charged in Quebec Extremist Militia Plot

Canadian authorities have arrested four men in Quebec, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in connection with an alleged violent extremist plot to forcibly take possession of land near Quebec City and create an anti-government militia. The suspects engaged in military-style training such as shooting, ambush tactics, survival, and navigation, and recruited others through a private Instagram account. Among the seized items were 58 firearms, high-capacity magazines, explosives, tactical gear, and night-vision goggles. Three men face charges related to facilitating terrorist activity, while a fourth faces firearms and explosives-related charges. The investigation, which began in early 2023 with raids in January 2024, is considered a significant success by the RCMP in preventing the extremist militia's formation. The Canadian Forces emphasize that members are prohibited from involvement in hate-related or violent criminal activities, and they are cooperating with civilian authorities in the ongoing investigation.