Canadian facing 2 terrorism-related charges denied bail in Ontario court Ikar Mao, of Guelph, Ont., was originally detained by authorities in Turkey for 3 months

December 12, 2019 and   

(CBC) A Guelph, Ont., man charged with two terror-related offences under the Criminal Code has been denied bail.

Ikar Mao, 22, appeared in Ontario Provincial Court in Brampton, Ont., Wednesday morning. Court heard evidence from witnesses, but because of a publication ban, the details cannot be reported.

In his decision Thursday, Justice G. Paul Renwick said he was not satisfied Mao’s defence met the ground for release.  Mao will remain in custody until trial.

RCMP charged Mao on Dec. 6 with one count of participation in activity of a terrorist group and one count of leaving Canada to participate in activity of a terrorist group.

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