New Brunswick's premier has underscored the province's commitment to combating youth radicalization in light of an alarming incident involving a local youth. This individual, who is associated with an online extremist group identified as the 764 Network, was placed under a terrorism peace bond by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The youth was previously arrested after making bomb threats that prompted the closure of several schools in the Fredericton area, illustrating the serious implications of radicalization among young individuals in the region.

On November 4, 2025, a significant threat was made via email, leading to the evacuation of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fredericton. The superintendent of Anglophone West School District, David McTimoney, detailed the pivotal moment when the schools were closed after receiving threats about "bombs surrounding the school(s)." This incident raised concerns not only for the safety of students and staff but also highlighted the potential for radicalization within the youth demographic in New Brunswick.

The occurrence of such threats has prompted discussions among provincial leaders regarding the need for preventive measures and support systems to address youth radicalization. The recent situation marks a troubling trend, as this instance represents only the second known case of a youth in New Brunswick being placed under a terrorism peace bond, reflecting an emerging concern for public safety and the influences of extremist ideologies targeting adolescents.