Former Canadian soldier charged with terrorism no longer in the armed forces

The Canadian Armed Forces disclosed that Corporal Marc-Aurèle Chabot, who was arrested last July for allegedly taking concrete steps to aid terrorist activity, is no longer serving in the military. Chabot is believed to be the first serving member charged under Canada’s terrorism provisions. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police had earlier arrested Chabot along with Raphaël Lagacé and Simon Angers-Audet for planning to seize land for an anti-government militia near Quebec City, describing their training as military-style.

A fourth soldier, Matthew Forbes, was charged with weapons-related offenses but continues to be listed as a member, though he is not performing duties. Information about Chabot’s release is protected by the Privacy Act, and a court-ordered publication ban on the investigation remains in place until a hearing scheduled for September. One outlet has joined a coalition seeking to lift the ban.