Despite city efforts to prevent the event, the Dominion Society of Canada (DSC) remains committed to holding its sold-out DomCon 2026 conference on Saturday in Hamilton, Ontario.
Hamilton authorities have launched an “anti-hate” campaign targeting the DSC’s gathering. The city has urged residents, businesses, and institutions to reject what it describes as hate-driven activities. Mayor Andrea Horwath stated that the City of Hamilton will not allow the conference at any public facilities and is encouraging private venues to do the same.
The DSC, chaired by Daniel Tyrie, identifies itself as a “nonpartisan advocacy group dedicated to promoting Canadian identity, heritage, and nationalism.” The organization criticizes multiculturalism, asserting that “a Canadian is not anyone who simply arrives, fills out a form, and collects benefits” and emphasizing that Canadians are “descendants of the brave pioneers who built this country.” It has also called for an immigration moratorium and mass deportations.
Police have characterized the conference’s messaging as “divisive and exclusionary,” noting they do not ban venues but urge them to consider community safety and belonging. A DSC spokesperson accused local authorities of employing “mafia-style intimidation tactics” after a previous booking was canceled Thursday.
The conference originally featured Martin Sellner, founder of the Remigration Institute, and Charlie Downes, a spokesman for Restore Britain. Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath described the event as “racist and extremist,” while police confirmed they take community concerns seriously without infringing on Charter rights.
The DSC maintains that its conference is critical to addressing demographic change, stating: “Demographic change is the most pressing issue facing Canada and the Western world.”
