Second Sons (group)

Second Sons
Founding leaderJeremy MacKenzie
Founded2024
Dates active2025-Present
CountryCanada
IdeologyCanadian nationalism
White nationalism
Political positionFar-right
Alt-right
AnthemPro Populo Nostro (For our people)
StatusActive nationwide
Size2,000+ (October 2025)
Websitewww.secondsons.org

The Second Sons is a Canadian men's-only white nationalist group. It was founded in 2024 by Jeremy MacKenzie, a Canadian Army veteran and prominent far-right activist. It is currently the largest white nationalist organization in Canada.[1]

Organization and aims

The Second Sons is a men's only, Canadian nationalist, and white nationalist group.[2] The name is a reference to second-born sons needing to support themselves instead of receiving family wealth, as an analog to foreigners replacing them and reaping the "fruits and benefits" of Canadian society.[3] The group operates chapters throughout Canada, using gyms as meet-up spots and to train their fitness via martial arts. The group appears publicly in white masks and sunglasses, similar to the Patriot Front,[4] and has adopted a modified version of the Coat of arms of Canada as their logo.[5]

History

The group was founded by Jeremy MacKenzie, a military veteran and prominent far-right activist who also founded Diagolon, an alt-right organization.[6] While not appearing publicly in its first year of operation, the Second Sons used gyms across Canada to bolster their presence and increase recruitment. On October 30, 2025, the Canadian Anti-Hate Network reported that over 2,000 people have signed up for the Second Sons in the past month.[7] The Canadian Anti-Hate Network also reported that supporters of both the Second Sons and the Dominion Society of Canada include police officers, soldiers of the Canadian Army, and members of the RCMP.[7]

In March 2026, a report from Public Safety Canada described the Second Sons as "a similar far-right group" to the Canadian Active Clubs and reported that the Second Sons has over 15 chapters across Canada.[8]

Activities

The group was first spotted publicly in March 2025 by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network at a soldier's cenotaph in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.[6][9] The Second Sons held their first public rally on August 30, 2025, at Brock's Monument in Queenston Heights Park, with over 50 people attending.[4] The rally was condemned by Niagara-on-the-Lake mayor Gary Zalepa and Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates, both stating that "hate has no place in Canada".[5]

On September 10, 2025, members of the Second Sons protested outside of the St. Catharines courthouse before moving to protest outside of the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold. The protest was due to sex offender and pedophile Daniel Senecal getting a lenient sentence for his crimes.[10] In October, the Second Sons held two simultaneous protests outside of CBC News offices in Ottawa and Regina. In both protests, members of the Second Sons held up a sign which read: "CBC Hates White People."[11] On November 23, at 11:30 am, roughly 30 members of the Second Sons stood at attention on the Wortley Road overpass in London, Ontario.[12] Three members held flags, one Canadian red ensign and two flags of the Second Sons. Members also held a black and white banner which read: "REMIGRATION NOW".[13] The London Police Service reported that they were aware of the protest and that the protest lasted for roughly 30 minutes and proceeded without incident. Afterwards, members of the group lowered their flags before walking in two lines towards Thames Park. They continued walking in formation through the park before reaching a parking lot near Ridout Street.[14] The protest was condemned by deputy London Police Chief Paul Bastien and city councillor Skylar Franke.[14]

On January 17, 2026, around 40 members of the Second Sons stood on an overpass over Highway 11 in Orillia while other members of the group stood on an overpass in Regina.[15] Some members held a banner which read: "Indian trucks kill Canucks". No arrests were reported at the demonstration.[16] During the spring, members of the organization travelled to the United States to train with American white nationalist groups.[1] On May 31, over a dozen members of the Second Sons staged a rally in Shawinigan, Quebec where they held a banner in French which read: "Je me souviens d'un Quebec Blanc" (English: I remember a White Quebec). The rally was condemned by Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Canadian Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet, Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard, and Québec Solidaire co-spokesman Sol Zanetti.[17] In June, a small group of members raised a white cross with the Second Sons logo at an opioid epidemic memorial in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, blaming the opioid epidemic on foreigners. Municipal authorities took down the cross and covered up the graffiti.[18][19] In July, Second Sons held its second annual national meeting in a community hall south of Calgary, unknown to the local community.[20] The location was identified by CBC News and published it online on August 6 as being at Square Butte Community Hall, located just southwest of Calgary near Millarville, a hamlet in Alberta.[20]

References

  1. 1 2 Paas-Lang, Christian; Angelovski, Ivan; Fraser, Ashley (May 15, 2026). "Canadian, U.S. fascist fight clubs joining forces south of the border, CBC investigation finds". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. ↑ "'Active clubs' are all over Canada. What are they?". CBC.ca. July 18, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ Carruthers, Dale (November 6, 2025). "What to know about Second Sons Canada after its London rally backlash". London Free Press. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Walter, Karena (September 11, 2025). "'Public and open with their hate': Masked white nationalist group marches at popular Niagara monument". St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Freeman, Joshua (September 13, 2025). "Experts and officials sound alarm over rise of extremist groups after march through Niagara park". CTV News. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Chandler, Justin (September 10, 2025). "Niagara rally by masked members of men's 'nationalist club' raises fears of growing extremism". CBC.ca. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "White Nationalism in Canada: Organized, Emboldened, and Growing". Canadian Anti-Hate Network. October 30, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  8. ↑ Szeto, Eric (March 3, 2026). "White nationalist fight clubs pose risk for 'extreme violence,' warns government report". CBC. Retrieved April 9, 2026. Of the more than 200 known active club chapters globally, a "disproportionate" number, more than 30, operate in Canada, according to the report. Second Sons Canada — a similar far-right group — has more than 15 chapters.
  9. ↑ Myrer, George (April 1, 2025). "Lawyer for far-right activist responds to N.S. Liberal MP's statement". The Chronicle Herald. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on April 2, 2025.
  10. ↑ "6th charge laid against sex offender accused of assaulting 3-year-old girl in Welland, Ont". CBC News. September 17, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  11. ↑ "'The Nazis were right': What the leaders of Canada's biggest 'nationalist' group really want". CBC. December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Why experts say a white nationalist rally in London, Ont., this past weekend won't be the last". CBC. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  13. ↑ "WATCH: Alleged white nationalist group seen demonstrating on London, Ont. bridge". CP24. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Police, councillor denounce white nationalist group's protest in London". The London Free Press. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Far-right group stages protest on Orillia highway overpass". Orillia Matters. January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  16. ↑ "'Indian trucks kill Canucks' banner sparks outrage at Canadian overpass protest against migrant drivers". The Australia Today. January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Quebec politicians denounce white supremacists' gathering in Shawinigan". CBC News. May 31, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  18. ↑ Lamothe, Jenny (June 22, 2026). "White nationalist group places 'Silent Slaughter' cross at Sudbury's opioid memorial". sudbury.com. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  19. ↑ Lamothe, Jenny (June 15, 2026). "White nationalist group cross removed from Sudbury's opioid memorial site". sudbury.com. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  20. 1 2 Paas-Ling, Christian (August 6, 2026). "'Shell-shocked': Residents of Alberta town shaken by large white supremacist training meetup". CBC News. Retrieved August 6, 2026.

Further reading

  • Szeto, Eric; Angelovski, Ivan; Paas-Lang, Christian; LaFleche, Grant; Pearson, Jordan (July 18, 2025). Mayer, Andre (ed.). "Tracking Canada's fascist fight clubs". CBC Investigates. CBC News. Archived from the original on September 28, 2025. CBC's visual investigations team reveals where some of Canada's white nationalist 'active clubs' gather to prepare for violence.
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