Police in Canada are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across the country.

What it means

Police forces in Ontario and other Canadian jurisdictions are investigating a threatening email sent to nine Islamic private schools operated by the Muslim Association of Canada. The email explicitly threatened violence, including statements about killing or deporting Muslims, and has prompted heightened security at the schools. The investigation is being led by multiple regional police services, including Peel and Waterloo regions, London, Ottawa, and Montreal.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solid, reported by CBC News and other outlets (Global News, Anadolu Ajansı) within the past 24 hours, citing police statements and the Muslim Association of Canada as named primary sources. The reporting sits close to the official police and school association statements, with consistent details across multiple reputable secondary sources.

How new

Genuinely new: the email was sent and reported within the past day, with police investigations launched in the same timeframe.

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