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Canadian Army Commander Warns Extremism Erodes Trust and Modernization

Lieutenant-General Wright warned that ongoing RCMP, military police probes threaten the army’s recruitment prospects as well as its modernization drive

The RCMP arrested and charged four men in connection with an alleged terrorist plot in Quebec, two of whom were active members of the Canadian Forces.
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After the arrests of four suspects earlier this month over an alleged plot to form an anti-government militia, the RCMP provided this photo saying it showed the 'military-style training in which the accused took part.'
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Overview

  • On July 31, Lt-Gen Michael Wright publicly outlined the depth of extremist and hateful conduct in the Canadian Army, warning that it is undermining cohesion, public confidence and modernization efforts
  • The RCMP continues its terrorism investigation after arresting and charging four men in early July—including two serving soldiers facing facilitating-terrorism and weapons offences—in an alleged Quebec militia plot
  • Military police reopened their probe into the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa’s “Blue Hackle Mafia” Facebook group on June 27 after initially declining to investigate complaints of racist, misogynistic and antisemitic posts
  • In mid-July, Lt-Col Ryan Hendy was temporarily removed from command and Col James McKay stepped down as the army launched an inquiry into reservist leadership over the Facebook group scandal
  • New screening measures introduced in December 2024 are under review as military leaders weigh broader policy reforms to expel recruits who display extremist or discriminatory behaviour