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Proud Boys named terrorist group in Canada

Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer  On February 3, 2021, the Canadian government announced 13 groups as terrorist entities. Among these extremist groups were the Proud Boys. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety, stated in the government release that the terrorist designation is “an important step in [Canada’s] effort to combat violent extremism in all forms.” Established in 2016 by Canadian Gavin McInnes, the Proud Boys are self-proclaimed “Western-chauvinists,” known for white supremacist ideologies. On his talk show, McInnes advocated for violence against women and stated he is “not a fan of Islam.” The group incited violence as counter-supporters during…

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