A man from Saskatoon accused of inciting hatred in public is now facing two additional charges: deliberately promoting hatred and deliberately promoting antisemitism by endorsing, denying, or minimizing the Holocaust. Brandon Taylor Moore, aged 45, appeared in Saskatoon provincial court on Tuesday to hear the new charges brought forward by the Crown.
The initial charges were laid in December following an investigation into reports of antisemitic remarks made online. Moore also faces a charge of improper firearm storage after a firearm was confiscated from his residence by the police.
The new charges necessitate approval from the provincial attorney general before being officially filed. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the attorney general had sanctioned the charges but refrained from providing further details due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
After being arrested, Moore was released from custody on December 18, 2025, under certain conditions, which include restrictions on publishing or posting content on the Internet or social media and staying away from any Jewish community center within a one-block radius.
Richard Robertson, the research director at the B’Nai Brith human rights organization, expressed optimism that the new charges would act as a deterrent and convey a clear message about the repercussions of spreading hate speech online. In an interview on Tuesday, Robertson emphasized the significance of the antisemitism promotion charge in Canada, underscoring its direct relevance to the allegations against Moore.
Robertson accused Moore of exploiting his online platform to rally support and encourage others to engage in hateful behavior. Moore’s X account remains active, albeit with no recent posts since December 17, 2025, featuring content that frequently targeted Jewish individuals, propagated conspiracy theories, and cast doubt on the Holocaust.
Moore’s real estate agent license in Saskatchewan was revoked by his brokerage on May 23, 2024, as confirmed by the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission. Moore is now representing himself in court after his lawyer withdrew from the case, and he was instructed by Judge Jane Wootten on the procedures for accessing and handling the Crown’s evidence in his defense.
Moore left the court without making any comments and is expected to appear in court again on February 24.