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Bail date set for 3 Quebec men accused of facilitating a terrorist activity
Three men facing terrorism-related charges and firearms offences will appear in court for a bail hearing next week. Marc-Aurèle Chabot, Simon Angers-Audet, and Raphaël Lagacé have been charged with facilitating a terrorist activity and weapon-possession charges. The RCMP says the charges are tied to ideologically motivated violent extremism. Chabot, Angers-Audet and Lagacé will appear for a two-day bail hearing — due to the amount of evidence the prosecution says needs to be presented — on July 24 and 25 at the Quebec City courthouse. They remain detained and appeared briefly in court on Monday by video conference. A fourth individual, Matthew Forbes faces charges related to weapons possession. Forbes was released on bail on Monday on a $40,000 bond. He agreed to conditions that include wearing a GPS bracelet and possessing no weapons. He will next appear in court on Sept. 12. Two of the accused currently serve in Canadian Army The RCMP said last week in a news release that Chabot, Angers-Audet and Lagacé had been hoarding firearms and planned to take land in the Quebec City area by force. Police allege they were building up an anti-government militia. The Department of National Defence (DND) said in a news release Monday that both Chabot and Forbes are currently serving in the Canadian Army. WATCH | Father of one of the men accused of facilitating terrorism speaks out: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Forbes enrolled in the Canadian Army in October 2016 and joined the 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada in November 2017. He was deployed to two operations. He was part of a military contingent that assisted the RCMP in securing the G7 in Charlevoix, Que., in 2018, and he deployed in 2019 as part of Operation Reassurance — Canada's contribution to NATO's defence measures in Central Europe. Chabot enrolled in the Canadian Army as a reservist in June 2019 and transferred to the regular force in July 2023. Angers-Audet enrolled in the Canadian Army as a reservist in June 2019 until May 2022. Lagacé was a civilian instructor with the air cadets. The DND news release also said none of the weapons seized during the RCMP investigation into the four men originated from the Canadian Armed Forces. Philippe Audet, the father of Angers-Audet, told CBC News last week that he believed his son was being framed. He said his son had been training to perform better in the military and wasn't involved in any terrorism-related activity. He said he was shocked when an RCMP SWAT team burst into his home to arrest his son. Matthew Lapierre (new window) · CBC News · Journalist Matthew Lapierre is a digital journalist at CBC Montreal. He previously worked for the Montreal Gazette and the Globe and Mail. You can reach him at
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
Quebec terror suspects did not get weapons from Canadian Forces: DND
The Department of National Defence said Monday that the four military-linked individuals accused in an alleged terror plot did not get their weapons from the Canadian military. Article content In a statement emailed to National post, the DND said: 'Of note, the weapons, ammunition, and explosives that were seized as part of the RCMP-led investigation that resulted in the arrests on July 8, 2025, did not originate from the Canadian Armed Forces.' Article content Article content Article content 'Corporal Chabot enrolled in the Canadian Army as a Reservist in June 2019,' the statement said. 'He transferred to the Regular Force from the Voltigeurs de Québec to the 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment in July 2023. He was not deployed.' Article content It added: 'Bombardier Forbes enrolled in the Canadian Army in October 2016 and joined the 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada in November 2017. He was deployed to Operation CADENCE in 2018 and Operation REASSURANCE 2019.' Article content Article content Operation Cadence was the military's contribution to the RCMP's security operation for the G7 Summit in Quebec's Charlevoix region. Operation Reassurance involves Canada's participation in NATO land, maritime and air activities in Central and Eastern Europe, with deployments in Latvia, Romania and the Mediterranean. Article content Article content The other named individuals are Simon Angers-Audet and Raphaël Lagacé. The DND said Angers-Audet enrolled as a reservist with the Voltigeurs de Québec in June 2019 and was released in May 2022 as a Private. Lagacé has not served in the CAF, but was a civilian instructor with the 630 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Beauport, Québec, between January 2021 and September 2024, the DND said. Article content Of the two active CAF members, the DND said: 'We can confirm that these individuals have not been performing military duties and do not have unescorted access to the military base.' Article content It added: 'At any time, should the integrity of a CAF member be called into question, various actions include restricting access to the base, weapons, and individuals' security clearances in addition to other administrative measures. The CAF continues to take this matter very seriously, and all options will be pursued and acted upon as appropriate.'
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Bail date set for 3 Quebec men accused of facilitating a terrorist activity
Three men facing terrorism-related charges and firearms offences will appear in court for a bail hearing next week. Marc-Aurèle Chabot, Simon Angers-Audet, and Raphaël Lagacé have been charged with facilitating a terrorist activity and weapon-possession charges. The RCMP says the charges are tied to ideologically motivated violent extremism. Chabot, Angers-Audet and Lagacé will appear for a two-day bail hearing — due to the amount of evidence the prosecution says needs to be presented — on July 24 and 25 at the Quebec City courthouse. They remain detained and appeared briefly in court on Monday by video conference. A fourth individual, Matthew Forbes faces charges related to weapons possession. Forbes was released on bail on Monday on $40,000 bond. He agreed to conditions that include wearing a GPS bracelet and possessing no weapons. He will next appear in court on Sept. 12. Two of the accused currently serve in Canadian Army The RCMP said last week in a news release that Chabot, Angers-Audet and Lagacé had been hoarding firearms and planned to take land in the Quebec City area by force. Police allege they were building up an "anti-government militia." The Department of National Defence (DND) said in a news release Monday that both Chabot and Forbes are currently serving in the Canadian Army. WATCH | Father of one of the men accused of facilitating terrorism speaks out: Father of Quebec man accused in extremist plot says son was framed 3 days ago Duration 1:55 The father of one of the Quebec men accused of plotting an anti-government militia tells CBC News his son and the others are being framed. Philippe Audet says his 24-year-old son wouldn't hurt a fly. Forbes enrolled in the Canadian Army in October 2016 and joined the 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada in November 2017. He was deployed to two operations. He was part of a military contingent that assisted the RCMP in securing the G7 in Charlevoix, Que., in 2018, and he deployed in 2019 as part of Operation Reassurance — Canada's contribution to NATO's defence measures in Central Europe. Chabot enrolled in the Canadian Army as a reservist in June 2019 and transferred to the regular force in July 2023. Angers-Audet enrolled in the Canadian Army as a reservist in June 2019 until May 2022. Lagacé was a civilian instructor with the air cadets. The DND news release also said none of the weapons seized during the RCMP investigation into the four men originated from the Canadian Armed Forces. Philippe Audet, the father of Angers-Audet, told CBC News last week that he believed his son was being framed. He said his son had been training to perform better in the military and wasn't involved in any terrorism-related activity. He said he was shocked when an RCMP SWAT team burst into his home to arrest his son.
Montreal Gazette
4 days ago
- Montreal Gazette
Quebec terror suspects didn't get weapons stockpile from military: Canadian Forces
By Canada's military says the four military-linked men accused in an alleged terror plot did not get their weapons, ammunition and explosives from the Canadian Forces. In a statement Monday morning, the Department of National Defence said the stockpile 'did not originate from the Canadian Armed Forces.' The RCMP announced the arrest of the four men last week. They were scheduled to appear at a bail hearing in Quebec City on Monday. Three of the men are accused of taking actions to 'facilitate terrorist activity' and planning to form an 'anti-government militia.' The fourth man also faces multiple charges, including weapons-related offences. A large cache of weapons, explosives and other military gear was seized. The military on Monday provided more details about the four men. Two of them — Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, and Matthew Forbes, 33 — are serving members of the Forces. They are based at CFB Valcartier, near Quebec City. The Forces said Corporal Chabot enrolled in the Canadian Army as a reservist in June 2019, transferring to the regular force from the Voltigeurs de Québec to the 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment in July 2023. He was not deployed. Forbes, who is a bombardier, enrolled in the Canadian Army in October 2016 and joined the 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada in November 2017. He was deployed to Operation CADENCE in 2018 and Operation REASSURANCE 2019. 'We can confirm that these individuals have not been performing military duties and do not have unescorted access to the military base,' the Forces said. 'At any time, should the integrity of a CAF member be called into question, various actions include restricting access to the base, weapons, and individuals' security clearances in addition to other administrative measures. The CAF continues to take this matter very seriously, and all options will be pursued and acted upon as appropriate.' The two other men arrested were Simon Angers-Audet, 24, and Raphaël Lagacé, 25. Angers-Audet, 24, enrolled in the Canadian Army as a reservist with the Voltigeurs de Québec in June 2019 and was released in May 2022 as a Private, the Defence Department said. He was not deployed. Lagacé has not served as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he was a civilian instructor with the 630 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Beauport, Québec, between January 2021 and September 2024. Investigators allege that Chabot, Angers-Audet and Lagacé facilitated terrorist activity and were planning to create a militia. Forbes faces charges including possession of firearms, prohibited devices and explosives, and possession of controlled items. In the statement, the Defence Department said the military police and the Canadian Army 'continue to support the ongoing investigation led by the RCMP.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Juventus consider offer for Chabot and prepare for Kelly's exit
Juventus consider offer for Chabot and prepare for Kelly's exit La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that VfB Stuttgart's Jeff Chabot is a new target for Juventus as the Bianconeri are ready to listen to offers for Lloyd Kelly. Juventus have set their sights on VfB Stuttgart centre-back Jeff Chabot, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Advertisement New Juventus defensive target emerges BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 24: Jeff Chabot of VfB Stuttgart celebrates with the DFB-Pokal trophy after his team's victory in the DFB Cup Final 2025 between DSC Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart at Olympiastadion on May 24, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by) The report claims that Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi remains the Old Lady's primary option in defence, but the Argentine is a difficult target to get as the French club considers him unsellable. On the other hand, a deal for Chabot, a former Serie A defender for Sampdoria and Spezia, could be more feasible as he joined Stuttgart a year ago for just €4m. His salary is also in line with Juventus' budget, but the Old Lady doesn't want to spend more than €15m to sign him. Chabot already impressed Juventus this past October, when his Stuttgart side beat the Bianconeri in the Champions League in Turin. Advertisement Juventus long-time admirers of Chabot while Kelly could leave PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 23: Mateo Pellegrino of parma during the Serie A match between Parma and Juventus at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 23, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by) In the meantime, the Serie A giants have changed directors and coach, but they remain interested in the 27-year-old who scored three goals in 45 appearances across all competitions last season. Juventus are looking for a starting centre-back to complete Igor Tudor's three-man defence given that the Serie A giants are waiting for offers for ex-Newcastle defender Kelly.
