The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting its members played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the US Capitol last month.
Canada declares white nationalist group Proud Boys as terrorists ANI | Updated: Feb 04, 2021 02:40 IST
Ottawa [Canada], February 4 (ANI): Canada has formally designated the Proud Boys an all-male, far-right, white nationalist group as a terrorist entity under its criminal law on Wednesday.
According to The New York Times (NYT), this move could lead to financial seizures and allow police to treat any crimes they commit as terrorist activity.
Canadian government officials say that Canada is the first nation to label the Proud Boys a terrorist group. The events last month in Washington, they added, contributed to the move, which was already under consideration.
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