Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

A trial that will test Canada's definition of 'terrorism'

A trial that will test Canada's definition of 'terrorism'

FromThe Big Story


A trial that will test Canada's definition of 'terrorism'

FromThe Big Story

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On June 6, 2021, the beloved Afzaal family of London, Ontario were out for a walk, when they were hit by a speeding truck that killed four of them. Police allege that the perpetrator acted intentionally, motivated by a hatred of Muslims, and have charged him not just with first-degree murders, but also acts of terrorism.This week, Nathaniel Veltman's trial begins, and it will be closely watched to see if prosecutors can prove to a jury that far-right, white supremacist ideology motivated the attack, and if that indeed qualifies as 'terrorism' in Canada, a precedent that could change the way hate crimes are prosecuted in this country. So what will the court hear? And what might the outcome tell us?GUEST: Wendy Gillis, Crime Reporter, Toronto Star
Released:
Sep 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.