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Alleged Anti-Government Extremists Facing Terrorism Charges in Quebec

Q: What are the charges against the three men in Quebec?

The three men, Simon Angers-Audet, Raphaël Lagacé, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, are facing charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, as well as charges related to the illegal storage of firearms, possession of explosives, and prohibited devices.

Q: Who is Matthew Forbes, and what is his involvement?

Matthew Forbes, 33, is the fourth accused individual, facing weapons charges. He was granted bail last week under strict conditions, including wearing a GPS tracking bracelet. Forbes and Chabot are active members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Q: What was the alleged plot by the three men in Quebec?

The three men are accused of trying to start an anti-government "community" north of Quebec City and using a private Instagram account to recruit members. The Crown is opposing bail for the three men.

24 Jul

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Summary

Three men charged with facilitating terrorist activity
Accused of trying to start an anti-government "community" north of Quebec City
Two of the accused are active members of the Canadian Armed Forces

In July 2025, four individuals were arrested in Quebec for their alleged involvement in an anti-government plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region. Three of the accused, Simon Angers-Audet (24), Raphaël Lagacé (25), and Marc-Aurèle Chabot (24), are now facing charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, as well as charges related to the illegal storage of firearms, possession of explosives, and prohibited devices.

The fourth accused, Matthew Forbes (33), is facing weapons charges and was granted bail last week under strict conditions, including wearing a GPS tracking bracelet. Forbes and Chabot are active members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Crown is opposing bail for Angers-Audet, Lagacé, and Chabot, who are accused of trying to start an anti-government "community" north of Quebec City and using a private Instagram account to recruit members. A bail hearing for the three men is scheduled to begin today.

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