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Jeremy MacKenzie

Jeremy MacKenzie is a Canadian far-right activist, military veteran, podcaster, and the founder of the alt-right group Diagolon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jeremy MacKenzie is a Canadian far-right activist, military veteran, and podcaster. He is the founder of Diagolon, an alt-right group that the House of Commons of Canada has described as a violent extremist group. MacKenzie has been the subject of criminal charges in Saskatchewan and a subsequent arrest in Nova Scotia, according to public reporting and RCMP statements.

Background

Public sources describe MacKenzie as a Canadian activist and veteran who became known through far-right online and political activity. His exact birth date is not consistently reported in the available sources, but he is described as born in 1985 or 1986.

Diagolon and media presence

MacKenzie is widely identified as the founder of Diagolon and as a Plaid Army podcaster. Canadian parliamentary reporting has described Diagolon as a violent extremist group.

Criminal proceedings

RCMP statements say MacKenzie was charged in Saskatchewan in 2022 and later arrested in Halifax on a Canada-wide warrant. The publicly available RCMP notice lists several allegations, including assault-related and weapons-related offences.

Public and political context

MacKenzie has been discussed in Canadian media and political reporting because of the reach of Diagolon and its connection to extremism debates. His case has also drawn attention to policing, protest movements, and online radicalization in Canada.

Key facts

MacKenzie is a Canadian far-right activist and military veteran.
He founded Diagolon, which the House of Commons of Canada described as a violent extremist group.
He has been associated with the Plaid Army podcast.
RCMP reported his arrest in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in September 2022 on a Canada-wide warrant.
Public reporting in 2024 indicated that charges in multiple provinces had been stayed or withdrawn.

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Canadian context

MacKenzie is a Canadian public figure whose activism, legal proceedings, and association with Diagolon have been part of national debates about extremism, policing, and political violence in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremy MacKenzie?

He is a Canadian far-right activist, military veteran, podcaster, and the founder of Diagolon.

What is Diagolon?

Diagolon is an alt-right group founded by MacKenzie; the House of Commons of Canada has described it as a violent extremist group.

Was Jeremy MacKenzie arrested?

Yes. RCMP reported that he was arrested in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in September 2022 on a Canada-wide warrant.

What charges were reported against him?

RCMP said he was charged in Saskatchewan with assault, pointing a firearm, careless use of a restricted weapon, and mischief.

Is he Canadian?

Yes. The available sources identify him as Canadian and note his activity in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_MacKenzie_(activist)
Supports: General identification as a Canadian far-right activist, veteran, Diagolon founder, and Plaid Army podcaster; birth year estimate.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police — https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2022/jeremy-mackenzie-located-and-arrested-halifax-ns-canada-wide-warrant
Supports: Arrest in Halifax, Canada-wide warrant, and Saskatchewan charges listed in the public notice.