Masked Protesters: A Threat to Democracy and Public Safety

The presence of masked protesters during demonstrations, across North America, must be unequivocally outlawed. Such actions must be labelled as attempts to undermine democracy, carried out by shirkers, idlers, and potential domestic terrorists under the Criminal Code. The anonymity provided by masks emboldens individuals to engage in destructive behaviours without accountability, threatening public safety, civil society and the rule of law.

One alarming example is the growing trend of masked gangs, often affiliated with student unions, storming university campuses and violently disrupting classes. This not only constitutes an attack on students’ rights to education but is also a criminal act of violence against individuals and property. Such behaviour is unlawful and unacceptable in any country or any democratic society.

The Rising Tide of Lawlessness across the USA and in Canada

In Toronto, Montreal, as well as in other parts of Canada, there has been a concerning rise in acts of lawlessness perpetrated by masked individuals—many of whom are delinquent juveniles or socially harmful elements within student union membership. This trend has been escalating at an alarming rate, with little intervention from politicians, law enforcement, or the courts. These masked protesters, often students or so-called "professional" activists, engage in activities that blur the line between protest and domestic terror.

The inaction of politicians and the judiciary has allowed these increasingly dangerous acts to go unchecked, endangering public safety and societal order. The courts, law enforcement agencies, and government officials must recognize these activities for what they truly represent: deliberate attempts to intimidate and coerce through violence in pursuit of political or social objectives. Such behaviour is nothing short of domestic terror.

No Room for Mischaracterization or Leniency

Unfortunately, today’s mainstream media—most of whom have socialist leanings—often mischaracterize these acts of violence as harmless pranks, hoaxes, or amusing displays of youthful defiance. Such trivialization undermines the seriousness of the situation and fails to acknowledge the true impact on society. Labelling masked protests as harmless fun excuses the dangerous anti-social behaviour of those involved, allowing them to evade responsibility for the harm they cause. In these instances, the media must be held accountable as well.

What the public must recognize is that this is not simply youthful rebellion or mischief; it is a calculated strategy to use fear and violence to force political or social change. By disrupting educational institutions, harassing students and faculty, and destroying property, these masked agitators demonstrate their contempt for democracy, order, and the rights of others.

Labelling Masked Violence for What It Is: Domestic Terror

The actions of these masked individuals, whether they are professional protesters, hooligans, or extremists within the student body, must be labelled for what they are: acts of domestic terror. These individuals use intimidation, violence, and property destruction to impose their will on the student body, the government, and the broader public, seeking to further political or social objectives. Such activities meet the very definition of terrorism under the USA; Canadian laws and international norms, as they aim to influence policy and society through violence and coercion.

These masked perpetrators are not merely disruptive forces within student unions. They are habitual offenders whose actions threaten the very fabric of democracy and social stability. They should be recognized and treated as social outlaws—shirkers and idlers who undermine the democratic values that Canada and the USA hold dear. The leniency with which they have been treated by political leaders and judges must come to an end. It is time to hold these individuals accountable under the full weight of the law.

A Call to Action: Protecting Democracy and Public Safety

Canada’s and US politicians, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system must act swiftly and decisively to address this growing threat. Masked protests and violent disruptions of public order should be met with stringent legal consequences. No longer should these acts be trivialized or brushed aside as youthful mischief. Instead, they must be recognized for what they are: calculated attempts to destabilize democracy and coerce the public through violence.

The time has come to restore law and order and safeguard the values of democracy. Those who seek to destroy these values, whether through masked protests or acts of intimidation, must be held accountable. 

The US and Canada’s future depends on the strength of its institutions and the unwavering commitment to the rule of law.