Canada’s Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre said threats were unlikely to result in physical violence, but that it could not rule out the possibility.
“When we see what is happening in our society, when we see what is being said on social media, I am worried about Quebecers being divided,” Legault said at the time. “My role as premier is to ensure the safety of Quebecers, but also ensuring a certain social peace.
The ITAC report assessed that many threats against politicians “represent a discontent with broader Canadian political, societal or economic issues, not specific issues with individual elected officials,” citing “an increase in anti-government and anti-authority rhetoric in western democracies” over the course of the pandemic.
Three threats against Legault are cited in the report. They include: “Hopefully someone in Quebec decapitates that f***,” “… give your self at least a few weeks for a clean plan so that you don’t get caught,” and “I will join any army that decides to kill these politicians.”Article content
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