A prominent Canadian feminist and writer has said the Toronto van attack last month which killed 10 and injured 16 is a “clear-cut” and “obvious” case of misogyny inciting violence.
Perpetrator Alek Minassian posted a cryptic Facebook message moments before the attack, where he mentions “incels” or involuntary celibates, men who espouse a deep hatred of women whom they believe have unfairly rejected them.
Julie Lalonde said headlines questioning the motives of Mr Minassian and labelling him just a “loser on the internet” are a form of “collective gas-lighting” which downplays the danger of these types of attacks on women.