blog 13: Canadian Terrorist

13. What does the recent arrest of two people who are suspected of planning a terrorist attack on Canadian soil mean to you? What impact does it have on Canada? What impact does it have on how people think about Islam? What motivates people to turn to terrorism in Canada?


This is concerning for all Canadians. It goes to prove that despite Canada being viewed as a multi-culturally open society, there are extremist elements that obviously have issues with our culture. These terrorist acts cannot be viewed as strictly the concern of countries like the United States, it goes to prove that Canada is as likely a target then any other nation. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings and these recent arrests all countries including Canada must be more vigilant. On a positive note, it is reassuring to know that our police and security agencies seem to be doing excellent work. It is interesting to note that these individuals were first identified through mosques and their spiritual leaders. We must continue to have faith in muslims who have come to this country, as a couple of individuals should not tarnish the reputation of all the people that belong to the Islamic faith. It should be noted that these two individuals were not Canadian residents and that Canadians must understand that there is always a chance that those people who are not life long residents and may not understand our culture and beliefs could still be radicalized.