Canadian Military Personnel Linked to White Supremacist Dating Site

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) were identified as users of WhiteDate, a website explicitly marketed as a white-only dating platform with ties to white supremacist and neo-Nazi ideologies, according to a CBC News investigation published March 9, 2026. The discovery raises concerns about extremist views within the military and potential security risks.

WhiteDate and the Data Leak

Launched in 2017, WhiteDate gained notoriety as a platform for individuals espousing white supremacist beliefs, earning the moniker “Tinder for Nazis” from extremism experts CBC News. In December 2025, the website was shut down by an anonymous hacker known as Martha Root, who subsequently published its user data on a site called OKStupid. Root cited concerns about the site’s activity and a perceived lack of action from authorities CBC News.

CBC News Investigation Findings

CBC News, utilizing the leaked data and detailed user logs provided by Root and the non-profit whistleblower organization DDoSecrets, identified over 500 Canadian accounts. Approximately 200 of these were matched to real individuals CBC News. The investigation revealed three individuals who identified themselves as members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Identified CAF Members

• Brogan Hale: A naval reservist based in Ottawa, Hale’s online activity included sharing white supremacist slogans, symbols, and expressing violent sentiments towards specific ethnic groups CBC News.
• Tristan Armstrong: A communications engineering officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Armstrong was linked to the CAF’s Future Fighters Capability Project, a program focused on procuring recent warplanes CBC News.
• Brandon Longpré: Identified as a corporal with the Governor General’s Foot Guards in Ottawa CBC News.

Most social media accounts belonging to the three individuals have since been removed or limited CBC News.

Concerns and Investigations

Katherine Keneally, director of threat analysis and prevention with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, highlighted the risks associated with individuals holding extremist beliefs within the military, including potential access to sensitive training, weapons, and intelligence CBC News. The Department of National Defence (DND) has stated that it is investigating the individuals identified by CBC News and expects military personnel to uphold the values of the Armed Forces in their online activities CBC News.

Broader Context of Extremism in the CAF

White supremacist and neo-Nazi infiltration of the Canadian Armed Forces has been a growing concern for several years Global News. A 2021 report by the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) indicated that white supremacists actively seek individuals with military training or encourage enlistment to gain access to specialized skills and equipment Global News. The report also raised concerns that the CAF’s counter-intelligence unit may not be fully utilized to proactively identify white supremacists within the Department of National Defence Global News.

Hacker’s Motivation

Martha Root, the hacker responsible for exposing WhiteDate’s data, expressed concerns about the site’s activity and the lack of response from authorities. Root fears for their safety and remains anonymous, citing threats received from individuals associated with the website CBC News.