Government Targets Online Hate and Extremism

The Government of Canada has officially added four new organizations to its list of terrorist entities, a decisive step aimed at curbing violent extremism and the online radicalization of young people. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the move, which provides law enforcement with enhanced tools to protect Canadians from hate and violence.

In the official statement released on December 10, 2025, the government emphasized the serious threat posed by these groups. “The groups we have just listed prey upon people who are at-risk, especially our youth, and they must be stopped,” said Anandasangaree. “By listing these groups, we have more powerful and effective tools to take action and thwart their efforts to incite violence and promote hate.”

Who Are the Newly Listed Groups?

The four organizations added to the Criminal Code list represent both online and international threats. According to the Government of Canada’s news release, the newly designated entities are:

• 764, Maniac Murder Cult, and Terrorgram Collective: These three are described as transnational, ideologically motivated violent extremist (IMVE) networks. They leverage social media and online gaming platforms to recruit new members, spread violent propaganda, and encourage attacks. Notably, Canada is the first country to formally list the group “764” as a terrorist entity.
• Islamic State-Mozambique (IS-M): This group is an official affiliate of ISIS. It operates as an armed insurgency in Mozambique, aiming to overthrow the government and establish Sharia-based rule through violent terrorist acts.

What This Means for Canadians

Designating an organization as a terrorist group under the Criminal Code has immediate and severe legal consequences. These measures are designed to cripple a group’s ability to operate and find support in Canada.

Key implications include:

• Frozen Assets: Any property or funds owned by these groups in Canada must be frozen.
• Criminal Charges: It is now a criminal offense for anyone in Canada, and for Canadians abroad, to knowingly deal with the property of or provide financial services to these listed entities.
• Immigration Bans: The listing can be used to deny entry to Canada for individuals associated with these groups under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

With these additions, there are now 90 entities officially listed as terrorist groups by the Canadian government.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a group is added to Canada’s terrorist list?

Any assets the group holds in Canada are frozen. It becomes a criminal offense for anyone in Canada to knowingly support them financially or materially. This helps disrupt their operations and funding networks.

Why were these specific groups chosen?

Three of the groups—764, Maniac Murder Cult, and Terrorgram Collective—are ideologically motivated violent extremist (IMVE) networks that use online platforms to recruit and radicalize people, especially youth. The fourth, Islamic State-Mozambique, is a violent ISIS affiliate engaged in armed insurgency.

How does this listing protect young people?

By criminalizing support for these online groups, the government aims to disrupt their ability to spread propaganda and recruit young Canadians through social media and gaming platforms. It gives law enforcement more effective tools to intervene and counter their influence.

How many organizations are now on Canada’s list of terrorist entities?

With these four additions, the list now includes 90 entities.