Right-wing extremism on the rise in Canada after 'Freedom Convoy' protests, anti-hate experts say

Protesters show their support for the "Freedom Convoy" of truck drivers who were making their way to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates by the Canadian government Jan. 27, 2022. Anti-hate experts in Canada are calling for more government action to counter what they say has become increasing right-wing extremism in the country. Several experts spoke at an international conference in Ottawa last week, called “Hate Among Us.” They say research suggests that millions of Canadians have been drawn closer to the far right during the COVID-19 pandemic, and much of the recent blame is being leveled at the so-called Freedom Convoy protests in February.-- More...