Winnipeg man charged after alleged online threats against prime minister, Jewish and Muslim communities

A Winnipeg man is facing criminal charges after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police say he allegedly posted online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney and made hateful comments about Jewish and Muslim communities.

According to the RCMP, a national security investigation began in January into a user account on the social media platform X. Police allege the account posted threats directed at Carney and content inciting hatred toward Jewish and Muslim communities.

Mounties say a 55-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested last month and charged with three counts of uttering threats to cause death. The allegations have not been tested in court.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court late next week. The RCMP did not release additional details about the posts or the timing of the alleged threats.

A spokesperson for Carney’s office referred questions to the RCMP. Connect Newsroom contacted the RCMP for further comment. No additional details were provided by publication time.

Context: Uttering threats to cause death is an offence under the Criminal Code and can carry significant penalties upon conviction. The case will proceed through Manitoba’s provincial court system, where the charges must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.