A controversial far-right group is kicking off what it calls the Road Rage Terror tour in Canada’s capital on Saturday.

The event is organized by the extremist group Diagolon, founded by Jeremy Mackenzie, who describes himself as an infuriated dissident. The tour will then take place in July 13, Vancouver on July 19, Kamloops on July 20, Edmonton on July 24, Saskatoon on July 25, Hamilton on July 31, and Halifax on August 4.

Ottawa police services said in an email to Capital Current that they “will issue a public warning to inform the community of the traffic impacts and any security concerns related to a demonstration or protest or large event” and “as always, we encourage the community to report any suspicious activity during any of these activities or events.”

Ottawa has been a center for right-wing protests since the so-called Freedom Convoy occupied downtown for a month in February 2022. Last year, the city also hosted the Convoy 2.0 event.

While Ottawa police are relatively unconcerned about the event, a local group has raised a large red flag.

The Community Solidarity Organization of Ottawa (CSO) warns locals about the nature of this group.

Civil society organizations say that Diagolon promotes violence against marginalized groups, including immigrants, the LGBTQ community, and other minorities.

A spokesperson for civil society organizations told Capital Current: “The Diagolon network is largely driven by anti-immigrant sentiment and the underlying belief that Jewish people control every major institution.”

CSO is a nonprofit volunteer community group based in Ottawa dedicated to anti-fascist work and calls on local leaders to speak out publicly against Diagolon. Civil society organizations began during the Freedom Convoy of 2022 as a measure to protect local residents in Ottawa. Now, their primary role is to provide volunteer security at pride events.

The exact time and location for the Diagolon event are unknown. Other tour stops are planned in public parks.

Along with speeches and networking with like-minded individuals, this event serves as a “fundraising opportunity” for the group selling $60 tickets and merchandise.

Civil society organizations say it’s hard to estimate how many people will attend the event in Ottawa, but they have reason to believe there will be at least a few dozen people.

CSO stated: “Diagolon leaders are heading to various parts of Canada to meet with their supporters and raise funds for speeches that sound similar to the content they promote on their livestreams.”

The Diagolon organization draws inspiration from official white supremacist groups and neo-Nazi organizations, but it is a decentralized network relying on fans. Diagolon has not had an official presence in Ottawa since the first convoy.

A civil society organizations official said Ottawa has seen Diagolon members intimidating people in public and posting hateful propaganda in public spaces, so it’s not out of the question that these types of things might show up in higher volumes in the community being hosted in this area.

Other prominent figures in the group include Morgan Gubtiel, Mackenzie’s partner, Derek Harrison, and Alex Friend.

The volunteer group CSO describes Diagolon as “white-supremacist and neo-Nazi.”

CSO stated, “Diagolon is a loosely organized network, but it has also become an official gathering of white nationalist Canadians, and its leaders are a group of those who emerged from the Plaid Army, and they have been accused of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism.”

Civil society organizations are urging politicians to condemn Diagolon.

The official stated: “We would like politicians to at least condemn that, and make it abundantly clear that extremists are not welcome, so they can spread the message further so that people in affected communities across the city know what is going on.”

CSO encourages Ottawa residents to share information about the event with people they know who work in business areas and share any information about white supremacy events in their neighborhoods with communitysolidarity.ottawa@gmail.com.

Civil society organizations advise people to be aware of any religious attire and displays in their vehicles or properties, stay in groups, and reach out to local politicians if they see anything that makes them feel unsafe.