PART 1: Origins | The striking rise of right-wing extremism | Unravelled

Unravel the origins and complexities of right-wing extremism in Canada with Unravelled as we explore and ask the question: How did we get here?
The number of far-right groups in Canada has tripled since 2015. And there’s been an increase in the number of mass murders associated with far-right extremists since 2015. From 2018 to 2022, the number of reported hate crimes nearly doubled across the country.
Unravelled takes you through the historical and contemporary factors contributing to the rise of far-right ideologies. From the seldom-discussed Canadian context of extremism to the shocking speed of radicalization, Unravelled sheds light on the defensive violence mindset and the exclusionary practices deeply rooted in the nation’s history. Dive into the dark corners of the Canada’s history, exposing a legacy of exclusionary practices, the enduring scars of colonialism, and a disturbing rise in hate crimes.
Unravelled highlights the unsettling increase in far-right groups and associated mass murders since 2015, including the Quebec City mosque shooting and the London, Ontario murders. Unravelled also explores the diverse far-right ecosystem, comprising neo-Nazis, incels, and anti-authoritarians, among others. With hate crimes nearly doubling from 2018 to 2022 and a significant rise in Islamophobic murders, the episode underscores the urgency of addressing these issues. It also points out the alarming gap between reported hate incidents and those that reach the justice system.
Tune in to this critical conversation and join us in examining the roots, reach, and response to extremism in today’s Canada.
00:00 Introduction to Canadian Extremism: How did we get here?
0:36-2:29 Unravelling the Historical Context and Rise of Far-Right
2:30 -3:27 Settler Colonial History, Exclusionary Practices, Inflection Points and Violence
3:28-4:11 The Far-Right Ecosystem: Neo-Nazis to Incels
4:12-5:02 Hate Crimes and Islamophobia
5:03-5:45 Anti-Gender movement and extreme violence
5:46-6:54 The Justice System and Unreported Incidents
In order of appearance:
Kayla Preston (PH.D candidate, University of Toronto)
Fahad Ahmad (Toronto Metropolitan University)
Amarnath Amarasingam (Queen's University)
Barbara Perry (Ontario Tech University)
Mel Woods (Xtra* senior editor)
Mohammed Hashim (Executive Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation)
Evan Balgord (Executive Director, Canadian Anti-Hate Network)
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