Canada’s Homegrown Terror Plot

Send us Fan MailIn June 2006, the illusion of Canadian invulnerability shattered. In a city known for peace, diversity, and quiet confidence, authorities uncovered what could have been the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history. The group would become known as the Toronto 18—a collection of mostly young, homegrown men who plotted truck bombings targeting downtown Toronto, Parliament in Ottawa, and symbols of Canadian democracy itself.In this gripping episode, we explore how radical ideology took root not overseas, but in suburban basements and online forums. How did ordinary teenagers and twenty-somethings move from angry conversations to operational planning? How close did Canada come to catastrophe? And how did undercover operations, controversial sting tactics, and years of courtroom battles reshape the country’s understanding of security and civil liberties?This isn’t just the story of a foiled terror plot. It’s a story about identity, radicalization without borders, and the moment Canada was forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: extremism doesn’t always come from somewhere else.Sometimes, it grows at home.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com