A white nationalist figure from Austria, known for far-right ideologies, has expressed hope that Canada will allow him entry for an upcoming conference in Hamilton. Martin Sellner, who has been permanently banned from the UK and faced travel restrictions in the US and Germany, is slated to speak at a Dominion Society event advocating for “remigration.”
Sellner’s controversial background includes being banned from the UK in 2019 due to security concerns related to extremist activities. He also had his US travel permit revoked after it was revealed that the Christchurch mosque shooter supported him financially. German authorities imposed a three-year entry ban on Sellner in 2024 following nationalist-related disturbances.
While Canadian officials have not disclosed Sellner’s admissibility status, they emphasized that individuals must meet the requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to enter the country. Factors leading to inadmissibility include involvement in violence, terrorism, espionage, or affiliation with organized crime.
Responding to promotion by the Dominion Society, Sellner expressed his desire to attend the Hamilton conference, raising concerns among local anti-racism advocates. Ameil Joseph, an anti-racism scholar in Hamilton, suggested that Canada should consider restricting Sellner’s entry given the limitations imposed by other nations.
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has contacted venue owners to inform them about the Dominion Society’s agenda, which includes advocating for the mass deportation of immigrants. The mayor affirmed the city’s stance against hate, racism, and discrimination, stating that Hamilton will not rent space to the Dominion Society.
The Dominion Society, labeled a nationalist group, promotes the “great replacement” conspiracy theory, alleging the deliberate replacement of white populations with non-white individuals through mass immigration. Critics argue that such groups exploit economic anxieties to advance their white nationalist agenda.
In response to criticisms and potential entry restrictions, Dominion Society chair Daniel Tyrie defended Sellner’s right to assemble and expressed opposition to perceived political persecution. Anti-racism advocates highlighted the group’s efforts to mainstream extremist ideas while leveraging economic concerns to gain support for their discriminatory ideologies.
