Quebec reveals details of anti-radicialization plan

The Quebec government is detailing its long-awaited plan to fight violent radicalization in the province.

Public Security Minister Lise Theriault and Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil announced a 59-point plan today that aims to prevent, detect and act against those either considering or on the verge of committing acts of ideological violence.

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Part of the plan sets aside funds to establish an anti-radicalization centre in Montreal which will offer counselling services and other help to families and friends of people suspected of being radicalized.

There is also money for training educators, social workers and police on how to detect radicalization.

A police squad will also monitor social media for any signs of extremist chatter.

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillardsaidit's clear from recent attacks in Canadathat the program is necessary. But, he said, no oneshould thinkQuebec is besieged by terrorists.

"We need to act upstreamin the communities," he said. "We also need to act with all the security forces in the country, of course with Quebec and its partners, to fulfil it's first mission, which is to ensure the security of Quebecers."

Details of the plan came the same day as thegovernmenttabled a bill in the legislaturetargeting hate speech and religious extremism.