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Alleged Terrorist Plot Foiled in Quebec: Bail Hearing Underway
6 Aug
Summary
- Three men facing terrorism charges in Quebec
- Accused of plotting to forcibly seize land
- Fourth accused granted bail with GPS tracking
As of August 6, 2025, a judge in Quebec is expected to rule on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges. The accused, Simon Angers-Audet, Raphaël Lagacé, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, are alleged to have been involved in a plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.
The three men are facing charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, as well as other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices. The case has been subject to a publication ban, which has limited the details available to the public.
In a related development, a fourth accused, Matthew Forbes, was granted bail last month under a lengthy list of conditions, including wearing a GPS tracking bracelet. Forbes and one of the other accused, Marc-Aurèle Chabot, were active members of the Canadian Armed Forces at the time of their arrests on July 8.
The judge, René de la Sablonnière, heard evidence and arguments in July and was expected to rule last week, but has requested more time to consider the case. The outcome of the bail hearing will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for the ongoing investigation and potential trial.
