Canada to Revoke Citizenship of Toronto Terror Suspect

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to investigate the potential revocation of Canadian citizenship for Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, who, along with his son Mostafa Eldidi, 26, was arrested in Richmond Hill, Ontario, on terrorism charges. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that the pair was in the advanced stages of planning a violent attack in Toronto on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The elder Eldidi faces additional charges, including aggravated assault outside Canada. During a news conference in Church Point, Nova Scotia, Miller emphasized his commitment to uncovering the facts surrounding Eldidi's citizenship status. He stated that the government could revoke citizenship if it was obtained through false information or concealment of relevant facts. Miller has tasked his deputy minister with establishing a timeline of events regarding how Eldidi became a Canadian citizen, while the government remains tight-lipped about the specifics of the case due to privacy laws. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc confirmed that an internal review is underway within the immigration department concerning the Eldidis. The House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security has also voted to launch a study into the case, aiming to understand how the elder Eldidi obtained citizenship and to invite relevant ministers to testify. Miller expressed his disgust over the situation, reiterating the government's priority of ensuring public safety while navigating the complexities of ongoing criminal proceedings. Further details about the alleged terror plot and the investigation remain undisclosed.