A group known as Dominion Society of Canada, advocating for mass deportations and anti-immigration policies, has been the subject of controversy in Ottawa due to their posters and stickers displayed across the city. Despite complaints about racism and white nationalism linked to the group, Ottawa police have stated that the materials reported do not constitute hate crimes. The group’s leader, Daniel Tyrie, has asserted that the recruitment efforts will persist and expand.
Established as a non-profit corporation in Ottawa in 2025, the Dominion Society has been active in organizing postering campaigns nationwide since its inception. Their beliefs revolve around defining Canadian identity as exclusive to those of English, French, Irish, Scottish, and later European descent, questioning the Canadian status of Indigenous peoples.
The group’s objectives include reversing longstanding immigration and multicultural policies in Canada, advocating for the deportation of temporary foreign workers, restricting citizenship rights, and promoting assimilation. They envision a Canada where kosher and halal meat production is prohibited, non-English and non-French signage is banned, and a shift towards a unified national identity is enforced.
Critics, such as Evan Balgord from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, view the Dominion Society’s messaging as promoting racist ideologies that violate Canadian laws against hate speech. Concerned citizens have been advised to remove or report the group’s materials and question authorities about actions taken against the organization’s leaders. Despite community backlash, the Dominion Society remains resolute in its anti-immigration stance and recruitment efforts.