Thu Jan 13, 2022 – 4:22 pm EST
OTTAWA, Ontario (LifeSiteNews) — Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), issued a 16-page guide suggesting people tell on those who show any signs of “anti-government” or “anti-LGBTQ2” opinions on the internet.
“Some people hold social or political beliefs that may be considered ‘extreme’ or outside mainstream ideologies. Although some ideas alone may be concerning to those around them, it is when a person uses or actively supports violence to achieve ideological, religious or political goals that the police have a role to play,” said the guide titled “Reporting suspicious incidents to police.”
“This category can encompass new and emerging ideologically motivated threats such as environment, animal rights, etcetera. The goal of the initiative is to enhance the quality of information being shared with police and to encourage the reporting of suspicious incidents and activities.”
The RCMP said that law enforcement “has no role in policing the thoughts of Canadians.” However, police will “take action to prevent crimes if there’s evidence an individual is planning or preparing to commit an act of violence or to actively provide support to others doing so.”
Meanwhile, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki suggested Canadians should spy on one another and report to police those who show “suspicious” activity.
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