In Ottawa, the Dominion Society of Canada, an anti-immigration group advocating for mass deportations, has been the subject of controversy due to its posters and stickers promoting white nationalism online. Despite complaints to the police and the city, Ottawa law enforcement has determined that these materials do not constitute hate crimes. Daniel Tyrie, the group’s chair and founder, has stated that their recruitment campaign will continue and expand beyond just posters and stickers.
Established in 2025 as a registered non-profit in Ottawa, the Dominion Society has been actively organizing postering campaigns nationwide. Their ideology asserts that only individuals of English, French, Irish, and Scottish settler ancestry, along with later European immigrants, are considered truly Canadian. The group’s stance on Indigenous Canadians remains ambiguous.
The Dominion Society aims to reverse Canada’s immigration and multicultural policies, calling for the deportation of temporary foreign workers, restrictions on birthright and naturalized citizenship, revocation of permanent resident status, elimination of dual citizenships, and deportation of immigrants deemed not sufficiently assimilated.
Vision of Canada by the Dominion Society
According to the group’s website, their vision for Canada includes banning kosher and halal meat production, restricting non-English and non-French signage, and enforcing assimilation in public institutions. They propose replacing the Canadian Multiculturalism Act with the National Cohesion Act to affirm Canada as historically European, Christian, and bicultural with a common civic identity.
While the Dominion Society advocates for reversing immigration to pre-1960s levels, with exceptions for integrated individuals, its critics argue that such policies are divisive and discriminatory, fostering an unwelcoming atmosphere for diverse cultures and identities in Canada.
Response and Concerns
Local residents like Sarah Fraser have expressed dismay over the group’s presence in Ottawa, emphasizing the importance of combating racism and hate within communities. Evan Balgord, from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, has raised concerns about the Dominion Society’s promotion of racist ideologies and called for legal action against its leaders.
While police in Ottawa have not classified the Dominion Society’s materials as hate crimes, community members are encouraged to report any suspected criminal activities to the authorities. The city’s bylaw department has responded to complaints by removing the group’s posters and stickers, underscoring its commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all residents.
