Ontario police probe threatening email targeting Muslim schools across Canada

Eight private Islamic schools operated by the Muslim Association of Canada received an anonymous email that threatened to kill Muslims unless they are deported, referencing the pending Alberta secession referendum. The message, dated Sept. 20 and signed by "Jehu, Citizen Vigilante" from an address called [email protected], used dehumanizing language and warned of violence regardless of election outcomes. Ontario police services—including London, Peel, Waterloo, and Ottawa—have launched investigations, deployed additional officers near religious sites, and are working with the RCMP and other provincial forces.

Authorities note potential offences such as uttering threats, criminal harassment, and inciting hatred, but have not confirmed a specific imminent danger. Community leaders expressed shock and concern, recalling past hate-motivated attacks and calling for stronger government action against Islamophobia.