Greater Toronto Area RCMP charges youth with terrorism-related offences

Terrorism-related charges against youth

A youth from the Greater Toronto Area has been charged with terrorism-related offences after allegedly editing and publishing ISIS propaganda videos online, according to the RCMP. The arrest took place on November 4 as part of an ongoing national security investigation focused on suspected support for the Islamic State group.

Details of the alleged activities

According to federal police, the youth is accused of participating in the activities of a terrorist group by editing and distributing videos that promote ISIS. Investigators also allege the individual encouraged another person to provide materials, including firearms, with the intention that they be used to help plan or carry out a terrorist act.

Investigation and police cooperation

The case was led by the RCMP’s Central Ontario unit and the Greater Toronto Area Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Police say the investigation involved collaboration with several domestic and international partners, including the New York Police Department, Peel Regional Police, Toronto police and the Ontario Provincial Police.

Legal framework and youth protections

Because the accused is under 18, their identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and has not been released publicly. The charges include participating in the activities of a terrorist group and inviting a person to provide property or firearms for the purpose of facilitating terrorist activity.

Official comments from RCMP

RCMP representatives stated that the arrest reflects the importance of cooperation between Canadian and international law enforcement agencies in addressing terrorism threats. Officials emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that no further details about the youth or specific evidence are being made public at this time.

The RCMP says the youth is accused of editing and posting ISIS propaganda videos and of inviting another person to provide firearms to facilitate a terrorist act.

The youth was arrested on November 4 in the Greater Toronto Area.
The case is part of a broader investigation into terrorism-related offences in the region.
Multiple Canadian police services and an overseas law enforcement agency contributed to the investigation.

Author’s summary

The case shows how Canadian and international police cooperated to arrest a GTA youth suspected of spreading ISIS propaganda and seeking weapons for terrorism, under strict youth-justice privacy rules.

CBC — 2025-11-25