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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Vancouver Sun
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. 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.' It also confirmed that two of the four suspects, Marc-Aurèle Chabot and Matthew Forbes, are currently serving in the Canadian army at CFB Valcartier, just outside Quebec City. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. '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.' 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.' 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. 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. 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.' 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.' 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.' Forbes also faces multiple charges, including possession of firearms, prohibited devices and explosives, and possession of controlled items. The alleged target was not specified, but it was not a government facility or a political landmark, the RCMP told National Post. It was described as land that could be used to build their group or used as a base to start a 'new society.' 'They took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival, and navigation exercises. They also conducted a scouting operation. A variety of firearms, some prohibited, as well as high-capacity magazines and tactical equipment were allegedly used in these activities,' the RCMP said in a news release last week. The group was active as far back as 2021. The RCMP investigation began in March 2023, a spokesperson said. In January 2024, 16 explosive devices, 83 firearms and accessories, about 11,000 rounds of ammunition, nearly 130 magazines, four pairs of night vision goggles and other military equipment were seized, the RCMP said. Among the weapons seized were military-style assault rifles. The DND said no further details on the investigation could be released at this time, and that any other questions should be referred to the RCMP. — With files from The Montreal Gazette Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Quebec terror suspects didn't get weapons stockpile from military: Canadian Forces
The Defence Department provided more details about the four military-linked men arrested last week. Published Jul 14, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '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.' Editorial Cartoons Golf World Uncategorized Toronto & GTA
Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Quebec terrorism suspects didn't get guns and ammo from us: Canadian Forces
The four Quebec City area men whom the RCMP arrested last week in relation to an alleged terrorism plot did not get their weapons, ammunition or explosives from the Canadian Armed Forces. The Canadian military made that statement early Monday morning, hours before the four suspects are scheduled to appear in Quebec court for their latest hearings. '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,' the military statement said. 'The Military Police and the Canadian Army continue to support the ongoing investigation led by the RCMP and no further details can be released.' The CAF statement did not reveal where the men obtained their guns and ammunition. In a brief Quebec City court appearance Monday morning, a Crown prosecutor said the government would oppose bail for all four suspects. No reasons were given. A two-day bail hearing is now being scheduled in a non-public meeting in a judge's private chambers. Story continues below advertisement The RCMP arrested and charged four men last week in dawn operations. They included Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, of Quebec City; Simon Angers-Audet, 24, of Neuville and Raphaël Lagacé, 25, of Quebec City. 2:15 Canadian Armed Forces members charged in 'anti-government militia' plot in Quebec The RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team says three of the men, all from Quebec, took concrete actions to facilitate terrorist activity and are each facing one charge of facilitating terrorist activity. They face a maximum sentence of 14 years if found guilty. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A fourth man — identified by RCMP as Matthew Forbes, 33, of Pont-Rouge — faces charges including possession of firearms, prohibited devices and explosives, and possession of controlled items. Other charges have also been laid for offences related to possession of prohibited devices, transfer of firearms and ammunition, careless storage of firearms, possession of explosives and possession of controlled items. Story continues below advertisement The RCMP says it conducted searches in January 2024 in Quebec City that led to the seizure of 16 explosive devices, 83 firearms and accessories, approximately 11,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibres, nearly 130 magazines, four pairs of night vision goggles and military equipment. The police said the men wanted to create their own militia and 'were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area,' and described the case as one of 'ideologically motivated violent extremism.' The three men took part in military-style training, police allege, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises. They also allegedly conducted a scouting operation. So far, the men have made no comments on the allegations. The military statement added that the four suspects have not been performing military duties and do not have unescorted access to the Quebec City-area Valcartier military base. '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 Canadian Forces said, without elaborating.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Extremist militia busted: Canadian Armed Forces members among four charged; huge cache of stolen weapons seized
Representative Image (AI-generated) Canada's police have arrested four men in Quebec, including two active Canadian Forces members, accusing them of stealing military equipment to set up an anti-government extremist militia, Global and Mail reported. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the men planned to set up an anti-government group and trained in shooting, ambush tactics, survival and navigation. They also did scouting missions to prepare. Three of the men, Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25 and Simon Angers-Audet, 24 were charged with facilitating terrorism and illegal possession of weapons and military gear. The fourth man, Corporal Matthew Forbes, 33, faces charges for illegally owning and transferring firearms and military equipment. Police have seized a large collection of weapons, including 58 firearms, 70 high-capacity magazines, military smoke grenades, laser aiming devices, and night-vision goggles. The RCMP said the group's motivation was an extremist and anti-authority ideology. One of the men even ran a private Instagram account to recruit more people to join the militia. A court hearing was held in Quebec City, where the prosecutor argued the men should remain in custody. They will appear in court again on July 14. According to court documents, the alleged plan happened between 2021 and 2024 in Quebec, Ontario and even involved activities in France and the United States. Experts warn this is an unusual and serious case. Authorities say the investigation began with raids in January 2024, when police seized 16 explosive devices, 83 guns and 11,000 rounds of ammunition from homes near Quebec City. The Canadian military worked with police on the investigation. None of the charges have been proven in court.
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First Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
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Canada: Police say foiled 'anti-government militia' plot in Quebec, seized weapons cache
Police in Canada have arrested four men, including two active soldiers, accusing them of plotting to form an anti-government militia and seize land in Quebec. Authorities say the group had stockpiled a large cache of weapons and explosives. read more Police in Canada have arrested four men—including two active military members—who are accused of plotting to form an anti-government militia and seize land in Quebec, according to a report from The Guardian. Authorities say the men were gathering weapons and military gear, marking the largest weapons stash ever uncovered in a Canadian terrorism investigation. On Tuesday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) charged Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, from Quebec City; Simon Angers-Audet, 24, from Neuville; and Raphaël Lagacé, 25, also from Quebec City. Police allege they were planning terrorist activities, including creating a militia, conducting military-style training, shooting, ambush exercises, survival skills, and scouting missions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A fourth man, Matthew Forbes, 33, from Pont-Rouge, was charged with possessing firearms, banned devices, and explosives. None of the men have entered pleas yet. The RCMP said searches in Quebec in January 2024 uncovered 16 explosive devices, 83 firearms, 11,000 rounds of ammunition, and other military equipment—about 18 months before the arrests were made. The investigation involved the RCMP's national security team and local police. More from World Trump says he will release new tariff letters for 7 more countries on Wednesday So far, police have not shared details about the group's exact motives or any specific targets for their plan to seize land near Quebec City. The RCMP released photos showing handguns, assault rifles, tactical vests, and ammunition seized during the investigation. 'This is by far the largest collection of weapons and explosives ever found in a terrorist case in Canada,' said Jessica Davis, a former intelligence analyst and president of the consultancy Insight Threat Intelligence. She added that the size of the weapons cache is significant even compared to plots disrupted in other Nato countries. Police also shared images from one suspect's social media accounts, suggesting efforts to recruit others to join the militia. Davis explained that in the past two decades, most terror plots in Canada have involved ideologically motivated violence, rather than groups like al-Qaida or Islamic State. 'We're talking about anti-Muslim extremists, 'Incel' groups, or anti-government movements,' she said. 'People often think of Islamic State, but the real problem in Canada has often been other types of extremism.' The four men were set to appear in a Quebec court on Tuesday. The charges have not yet been proven in court. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
