The Dominion Society of Canada is organizing a conference with Canadian and international speakers in the Hamilton area on August 29. Various elected officials and organizations opposing hate have criticized the group for promoting anti-immigration sentiments.
The Dominion Society, a self-declared nationalist organization advocating for the deportation of millions of individuals from Canada, became a non-profit in 2025 as per federal records. Led by Daniel Tyrie, formerly associated with the People’s Party of Canada led by Maxime Bernier, the group has been linked to white nationalist ideologies.
According to Evan Balgord of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, Dominion Society, despite outwardly promoting Canadian nationalism and immigration reform, internally discusses deporting individuals not meeting their racial criteria. The group has been found to have ties to extremist white nationalist groups, including Diagolon and Second Sons.
Although Tyrie denied the group’s association with neo-Nazis or other nationalist groups, the Canadian Anti-Hate Network highlighted their connections to such entities. Balgord emphasized that the group aims to mainstream white nationalist ideas to gain political influence.
The Dominion Society’s website outlines plans for mass deportation and endorses the great replacement conspiracy theory. Critics, like Barbara Perry from Ontario Tech University, condemn the group’s racist and xenophobic rhetoric, attributing societal issues to immigrants.
Hamilton’s labour organizer, Ritch Whyman, warned that the group’s divisive messaging targets working-class individuals, deflecting blame from systemic issues. Caitlin Craven of the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion raised concerns over the Dominion Society’s exclusionary agenda and urged businesses to refrain from hosting their events.
Despite facing backlash, the Dominion Society remains determined to hold its upcoming event, DomCon 2026, amidst calls for businesses to boycott their activities. The group’s secretive approach to event planning aims to avoid confrontation with dissenting voices.