TORONTO - The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S.
Capitol on Jan. 6.The Proud Boys have faced increased scrutiny after seizing on the former Trump administration’s policies and was a major agitator during earlier protests and the Capitol riot on Jan.
6. The Proud Boys is a far-right, male chauvinist extremist group known for engaging in violent clashes at political rallies.
Canada is the first country to designate them as a terrorist entity.During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump had urged them to "stand back and stand by" when asked to condemn them by a moderator.A Canadian government senior official said the.