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flag Islamist extremists pose Canada's top terrorist threat due to more lethal attacks, despite fewer incidents than far-right groups.

flag A 2024 Public Safety Canada report, informed by the RCMP, CSIS, and international partners, identifies violent Islamist extremists as the primary terrorist threat in Canada since 2010, citing more lethal attacks despite fewer incidents compared to far-right extremists. flag While far-right groups may carry out more frequent attacks, Islamist-inspired violence—often using low-tech methods—has resulted in higher casualties, consistent with global trends. flag Evidence from the National Academy of Sciences and UK terrorism data supports that Islamist extremists are more likely to commit high-casualty attacks, though Canadian officials often emphasize far-right threats in public messaging.

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