CSIS Warns of Threats to 2SLGBTQI+ Community, Predicts Continued Violence Risk Over the Next Year
OTTAWA, Canada – The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has issued a warning about the potential for violence against the 2SLGBTQI+ community, citing the ongoing threat of extremist activity. The agency believes the risk of violence will “almost certainly continue” over the next year, indicating the seriousness of the situation. The warning comes amid heated debates across Canada regarding gender-affirming surgeries and pronoun preferences. CSIS spokesperson Eric Balsam emphasized that the violent threat posed by …