Neo-Nazi terror propagandist ‘Dark Foreigner’ guilty on all counts
An Ottawa man has been found guilty of participating in terrorist activities and inciting hate against Jews, Muslims, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others by creating racist recruitment videos and propaganda for far-right international terrorist groups. Patrick Gordon Macdonald, 27, was convicted of three charges in Superior Court: participating in terrorist activity, facilitating terrorist activity, and inciting hate against Jews for groups such as Atomwaffen Division and neo-Nazi James Mason.
The crimes took place in 2018 and 2019 in various locations including Ottawa, Belleville, and Saint-Ferdinand, Quebec. The videos created by Macdonald were designed to recruit members, spread terrorist ideology, and incite fear in the public. They contained disturbing imagery of people wearing skull masks shooting firearms, burning flags of the U.S., Israel, and Europe, and making offensive remarks against Jews.
One video in particular garnered 35,000 views, demonstrating the reach and impact of Macdonald’s propaganda. He used the online alias Dark Foreigner to disseminate hate speech on social media platforms and took measures to hide his activities from authorities.
The judge ruled that Atomwaffen Division was indeed a terrorist group during the time the videos were created, despite not being officially labeled as such in Canada until 2021. The group’s goal was to instigate a race war and establish a white ethnostate by targeting violence against perceived enemies.
Macdonald has been out on bail since August 2023, with strict conditions imposed on him and his parents providing a financial guarantee. Following the convictions, the Crown prosecutor requested that his bail be revoked, citing the seriousness of the crimes and the potential risk to the community. A hearing on this matter has been scheduled for April 22.
In a separate case, two other men in Ontario are facing charges related to creating recruitment videos for Atomwaffen Division. Their trial is set to begin in January 2026. The RCMP has highlighted the connection between former Atomwaffen members and Active Club Canada, a group known for conducting combat training exercises in public parks.
The conviction of Macdonald serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by extremist groups and individuals who spread hate and division in society. It underscores the importance of vigilance and swift action to combat terrorism and protect vulnerable communities from harm.
