David C. Hofmann

Assoc. Professor of Sociology @UNB. Director of Criminology. Researches far-right, terrorism, crim networks. Co-lead of @RWE_CAF_Network. Opinions are my own.

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

Now Available: 'Canadian Terror: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on the Toronto 18 Terrorism Trials. Edited by @MichaelJNesbitt, Kent Roach, and myself.

https://t.co/fONSzavwrr (Click on Volume 44)

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

@sanaasurat I'll be moving platforms at some point. I cannot in good conscience remain on a platform that is both supported by, and promotes, far-right ideas/ideologues.

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

I will be severely limiting my twitter activity in the coming days due to Elon Musk's takeover. I'm keeping it for research purposes only, at this point. #adieu

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

@ICCT_TheHague @barbaramolas This is a top notch hire @ICCT_TheHague. I've worked with Dr. Molas and you're bringing on a world-class scholar to your team.

Excited to see what is in store!

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

Say hello to one of our newest team members, @barbaramolas!

From August, she will be @ICCT_TheHague’s Research Fellow in the Current and Emerging Threats programme and is an expert on far-right ideology, online radicalisation, and prevention.

#meettheteam #counterterrorism

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The @CHMLBillKelly Show:
9:10 Christian Leuprecht @queensu @RMCCanadaCMR
9:35 @DavidCHofmann
9:45 @PeggyNash
10:10 @AmitAryaMD
10:35 @RAHBNews President @HamiltonRealtor
11:07 @JohnGradek
11:35 @JordanArmenise
#CdnPoli #OnPoli #CovidIsNotOver #Travel #NBA
https://t.co/pL3ZUTRzgm

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The @ChmlBillKelly Podcast: Winners & Losers of last night’s #LeadersDebate, The #GreatReplacementTheory fuels racist attacks & #Google warns Ottawa’s news act could spread #misinformation!

#OnElxn #racism #BillC18 @Alan_S_Hale @DavidCHofmann @jdvorkin
https://t.co/674yjqe9xJ

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Today on the @ChmlBillKelly Show:
9:10 @Alan_S_Hale
9:35 @Profpaper
10:10 @DavidCHofmann
10:35 @EmmaMci
11:10 @jdvorkin
11:35 @JohnDHodge
#cdnpoli #ONelxn #LeadersDebate #onhealth #HousingCrisis #CFL
https://t.co/b03t2AZy5G

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The Canadian military isn't doing enough to crack down on far-right extremists within its ranks, according to a report released this week.

The report leaned on the research of UNB prof @DavidCHofmann. He's my guest at 7:15 on @infoamfred

https://t.co/lcNOJeoUHa

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It's Thursday! Here's the plan...

6:13 A for Adventure: multi-day hiking 🥾
6:25 @johnhancockcbc
6:42 ECMAs: Weak Size Fish
7:13 @tsimpkin
7:15 @DavidCHofmann Extremism in CAF
7:37 @cbcjones NB landlords & rent cap loopholes
7:50 Russia sanctions
8:13 Gardening phone-in ☎️🌿

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Today on the @CHMLBillKelly Show:
9:10 @PeggyNash
9:35 @NomiClaireLazar
10:10 @DavidCHofmann
10:35 @BrianLeeCrowley
11:07 @JDvorkin on #ElonMusk
11:35 #Raptors recap w/ @GregBradyTO
#CDNPoli #OnPoli #EmergenciesAct #Racism #CAF
https://t.co/pL3ZUTRzgm

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TSAS Workshop April 22 in Ottawa. Presentations by Garth Davies, @vanessaiafolla @DavidCHofmann
@JessMarinDavis @StephanieCarvin @YVeilleuxLepage
@RyanDeschamps @caseyebabb
For agenda, thematic breakouts and details on who/how to register: https://t.co/kRZrwrPduA

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

How do hypermasculine cultural and structural overlaps between right-wing #extremist movements and the #military facilitate the recruitment of female veterans into these extremist groups?

Read this Perspective by @HannaRigault and @J_White692 (@RUSI_org): https://t.co/DxziVOqEHD

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

@jennaknorr @seasidecourtney Thank you. It's gratifying to know that some people are finding it useful.

Unfortunately, there is a lot more to research and publish on the topic, and there will be several government reports coming out this year on Canadian RWE. Interesting, but scary, times.

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@seasidecourtney @CHBEOntarioTech @RWE_CAF_Network The only way Canada can overcome the growth of RWE groups is grass-roots activism, so thank YOU. We need to call out hate when we see it, and make bigots and extremists understand that their heinous ideas are not welcome in Canadian society.

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

@seasidecourtney @CHBEOntarioTech @RWE_CAF_Network are two research networks that work on right-wing extremist issues from an academic standpoint, and are two great resources as well.

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@seasidecourtney That being said, there are resources for general information about the far-right in Canada. https://t.co/mbEFIa26S5 is pretty good. If you know someone who is part of a hate group and wants to leave, I can refer you to individuals who are former RWEs who can help. /2

[David C. Hofmann @DavidCHofmann]

@seasidecourtney ... And please forgive the grammar and typos - I'm working from my cellphone!

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@seasidecourtney People who cut ties like that are more likely to double-down hard into RWE ideology, as critical feedback from friends and family diminish. It's hard to swallow sometimes, but patience and perseverance is the best way to stop someone from falling down the RWE rabbit hole.

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@seasidecourtney The reality is that there is very little formal resources in Canada. We as a nation have largely ignored this cancer spreading among us for a long time, and made ourselves feel better about the situation by saying "at least we are better than the US"...