RCMP Lay New Hate-Related Charges in Winnipeg Threats Case

Community Safety Alert for Canadians

On March 30, 2026, the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region National Security Enforcement Section in Manitoba laid three additional criminal charges against a 55-year-old Winnipeg resident already in custody. The case involves serious hate-related allegations and an alleged threat directed at the Prime Minister of Canada.

The accused, identified by RCMP as Jason Paul Rindall, remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Winnipeg Provincial Court on April 24, 2026. The new charges relate to alleged advocacy of genocide, the wilful promotion of hatred, and a specific threat to cause death to the Prime Minister. These allegations are being treated as matters of national security and public safety.

Official RCMP Details

According to the RCMP, the following additional charges have been laid against Jason Paul Rindall in Manitoba:

• Advocating genocide, contrary to section 318(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada;
• Wilful promotion of hatred, contrary to section 319(2) of the Criminal Code;
• Uttering a threat to cause death to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The RCMP state that Rindall was already in custody at the time these additional charges were sworn. He continues to be held and is next scheduled to appear at Winnipeg Provincial Court on April 24, 2026.

Public Reporting & National Security Contacts

The RCMP emphasize that community awareness and public reporting are critical in preventing and responding to potential threats, including hate-motivated activity and national security concerns. While there is no specific public request for witnesses in this update, Canadians are urged to stay vigilant and share any information related to suspicious or extremist activity with law enforcement.

For non-emergency information or tips related to national security concerns, the RCMP ask the public to contact the RCMP National Security Information Network at:

• Phone: 1-800-420-5805
• Online: www.rcmp.ca/report-it

If you believe there is an immediate threat to national security or to public safety, call 911 or your local police right away.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how serious hate-motivated behaviour and threats against public officials are treated within Canada’s justice system. Allegations of advocating genocide, promoting hatred, and threatening national leaders are not only criminal offences—they can have a chilling effect on entire communities and contribute to fear among targeted groups, including Jewish and Muslim communities. Monitoring these trends, whether in Winnipeg, West St. Paul, or smaller Manitoba communities such as those reflected in our crime statistics and safety data for Churchill, Manitoba, helps residents understand local risk and supports informed community safety planning.

We encourage residents across Canada to take hate speech and threats seriously: document concerning behaviour when safe to do so, report it promptly to police, and support neighbours who may feel targeted or vulnerable. Community-level data—like that available for West St. Paul crime and safety trends—can be used alongside official alerts like this to guide prevention efforts, community dialogue, and local support services. By staying informed and speaking up when something appears dangerous or extremist in nature, Canadians play a direct role in reducing the risk of violence and reinforcing that hate-motivated conduct is not tolerated.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the canada community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.