Charges were laid against a youth who cannot be legally identified. The youth pleaded not guilty to all counts, which included conspiracy to commit murder, facilitating a terrorist activity, possession of explosives, and making or possessing an explosive substance. The allegations stemmed from an alleged 2023 plot to kill Jewish people in Ottawa.
A co‑accused was also charged in the case and was found guilty on four separate counts.
Judge finds youth guilty of 2 terror charges in connection with alleged plan to kill Jewish people in Ottawa https://t.co/xKNMm1l6AH
During the trial, the Crown sought to prove the youth’s involvement in the alleged plot.
The court did not find him guilty of a further charge related to exchanging instructional material.
On 2026-10-16, the court found the youth guilty of two terrorism‑related charges: conspiracy to commit murder and facilitating a terrorist activity. The court did not find him guilty of a further charge related to exchanging instructional material.
Youth guilty of two terrorism charges tied to alleged plan to kill Jewish people. https://t.co/MYsHn1v5Da
In August 2024, the Crown moved to seek an adult sentence for the youth.
The case involves a youth found guilty of terrorism‑related charges.
Youth guilty of two terrorism charges tied to alleged plan to kill Jewish people in Ontario https://t.co/1Thjh0Irj2
The alleged plot and subsequent conviction involve a plan to kill Jewish people in Ottawa.
As the sentencing process continues, the Crown will seek an adult sentence.