Violent extremism

Government of Canada announces funding to study potential for radicalization to violence across gaming platforms

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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It will aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of potentially harmful socialization processes on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms.

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  • It will aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of potentially harmful socialization processes on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms.
  • This investment is made through Public Safety's Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which supports partnerships and innovation in countering radicalization to violence.
  • Our project partners look forward to strengthening Canada's resilience by contributing to violence prevention strategies, especially tailored for gaming spaces."
  • The Extremism and Gaming Research Network is a leading international initiative researching the nexus between extremism and gaming, while implementing activities that tackle the misuse of video games and gaming platforms by extremist actors.

Government of Canada announces funding to help counter ideologically motivated violent extremism

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Housed at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the READ is a secured online repository of information about ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).

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  • Housed at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the READ is a secured online repository of information about ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).
  • It is designed to support in-depth work by researchers and practitioners to better understand forms of IMVE such as white supremacist, xenophobic, anti-authority, and gender-driven manifestations of violent extremism.
  • This funding will help improve understanding of violent extremism dynamics, as well as strengthen capacity to prevent violent radicalization and respond effectively to emerging threats through improved knowledge-sharing.
  • The Community Resilience Fund, led by Public Safety's Canada Centre, provides financial support to organizations working to improve Canada's understanding and capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Government of Canada announces funding to establish international network to combat violent extremism

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The Centre will work with the Canadian Practitioners Network for Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence, to create the Transatlantic Network Against Extremism (TransNex).

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  • The Centre will work with the Canadian Practitioners Network for Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence, to create the Transatlantic Network Against Extremism (TransNex).
  • Through funding for TransNex, the Government of Canada is supporting frontline professionals in collaborating and sharing information and best practices, helping to keep Canadians and Canada's partners around the world safe.
  • The transatlantic exchange of knowledge and experience enabled by the TransNex project will enhance mutual learning and makes us stronger in the fight against violent extremism."
  • The Community Resilience Fund, led by Public Safety's Canada Centre, provides financial support to organizations working to improve Canada's understanding and capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.

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  • The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children.
  • The Bill would create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • They could also include design features to limit children's exposure to harmful content, including explicit adult content, cyberbullying content and content that incites self-harm.

Statement on the Finding of Terrorism in the Sentencing of the Perpetrator in the London Family Attack

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LONDON, ON, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, sentencing in the Afzaal family trial concluded with a decision that has met the expectations of the family members and Canada's Muslim communities.

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  • LONDON, ON, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, sentencing in the Afzaal family trial concluded with a decision that has met the expectations of the family members and Canada's Muslim communities.
  • This designation adds to the perpetrator's previous murder convictions and marks the first time in Canadian history that a case involving white nationalism has met the threshold of terrorism.
  • London's Muslim community has waited for nearly three years to see justice served in this case, which has devastated family, friends, and the wider community.
  • This decision will not bring back "Our London Family", as the Afzaal family is fondly remembered.

Additional charges laid against Ottawa youth arrested on terrorism offences

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) executed a search warrant on the residence of the Ottawa youth arrested on terrorism offences.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) executed a search warrant on the residence of the Ottawa youth arrested on terrorism offences.
  • The search of the residence uncovered materials that are used in creating explosive substances.
  • The RCMP is concerned with the growing trend of violent extremism, in particular, the increase in youth involvement.
  • If there is an immediate threat to your safety, or the safety of others, please dial 911.

Ottawa youth arrested on terrorism offences

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Saturday, December 16, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - On December 15, 2023, the RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in Ottawa, in cooperation with, and support from, the Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and other National Security Partners, arrested and charged a young person for terrorism-related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada in connection with terrorist activity.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - On December 15, 2023, the RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in Ottawa, in cooperation with, and support from, the Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and other National Security Partners, arrested and charged a young person for terrorism-related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada in connection with terrorist activity.
  • The Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents any further release of information regarding this individual.
  • The RCMP would like to recognize the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Anti-Terrorism Section, the Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre, and other national security partners for their indispensable collaboration.
  • Since June 2023, the RCMP has arrested five young persons on terrorism-related offences – either terrorism related charges or laying of information for a Terrorism Offence Peace Bond.

Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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We condemn Hamas' unacceptable treatment of hostages and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.

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  • We condemn Hamas' unacceptable treatment of hostages and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.
  • The price of defeating Hamas cannot be the continuous suffering of all Palestinian civilians.
  • We remain deeply concerned by the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ongoing risks to all Palestinian civilians.
  • We call on the Houthis to cease immediately their attacks on international shipping and crew operating in the Red Sea.

Domino Data Lab Hires National Security Official, Makes Strides to Accelerate AI Innovation Across Federal Agencies

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino Data Lab, provider of the leading Enterprise AI platform trusted by over 20% of the Fortune 100, today announced it has appointed Joel Meyer, the former U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Initiatives, as its President of Public Sector. With Meyer at the head of its efforts to modernize, scale, and accelerate AI innovation across the public sector, Domino will seek authorization from the U.S. Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) for its market-leading enterprise AI platform.

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  • With Meyer at the head of its efforts to modernize, scale, and accelerate AI innovation across the public sector, Domino will seek authorization from the U.S. Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) for its market-leading enterprise AI platform.
  • In his new role, Meyer will lead Domino's go-to-market strategy for the public sector, building on Domino's strong relationships with federal agencies.
  • He brings to Domino more than a decade of experience building mission-oriented teams to transform public sector organizations with cutting-edge technologies.
  • "Domino's platform can play a critical role in how federal agencies do just that, scaling the positive impact AI can have.

Nation Agrees: Violent Hate Crimes on the Rise, According to Life After Hate Survey

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide is released by Life After Hate , the nation's leader in helping individuals disengage and deradicalize from violent extremist groups and online hate spaces.

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  • The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide is released by Life After Hate , the nation's leader in helping individuals disengage and deradicalize from violent extremist groups and online hate spaces.
  • "Hate crimes continue to rise, and we now see this for the dangerous problem it is.
  • Two-Third Majority Say Number of Violent Hate Crimes in U.S. has Increased
    A majority of respondents (66%) across almost all demographics agreed that violent hate crimes continue to increase.
  • While one in five respondents (20%) say the number of violent hate crimes has stayed the same, one in 10 (10%) say the number has decreased.