The Canadian Far-Right and Conspiracy Theories [Hardcover]

Introduction? 1. RWE Context? 2. RWE Actors? 3. RWE Sites? 4. Conclusion??Appendix

This book provides an empirical analysis, mapping, and assessment of Canadian right-wing extremist (RWE) groups and their conspiracy theories.

A solid introduction to the ecosystem of the far-right in Canada, which not only contextualizes the historical and contemporary landscape of right-wing extremism but also delves into the intricate web of conspiracy theories operating today. By employing a mixed-method approach, the authors offer a nuanced understanding of the ever-evolving far-right digital infrastructure that supports these extremist ideologies and allows them to thrive.

Amarnath Amarasingam, Queen's University, Canada

This historically grounded account of the contours of right-wing extremism in Canada highlights the authors observation that the myriad conspiracy theories that characterize the contemporary movement have a long lineage. The book also offers detailed analysis of the ways in which the array of distinct and intersecting conspiracy theories finds a broad audience through their online dissemination. This is an important contribution to the still limited Canadian scholarship, offering a strong empirical analysis of the actors and ideologies that constitute the movement in the 2020s.

Barbara Perry,?Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University, Canada

This book provides an empirical analysis, mapping, and assessment of Canadian rightwing extremist (RWE) groups and their conspiracy theories.

While the majority of studies on RWE groups focus on American and European actors, this book critically examines conspiracies disseminated by Canadian actors on different online sites and social media platforms. The authors lS»