Brandon Taylor Moore, a former Saskatoon realtor, pleaded guilty to a hate speech charge on June 30, 2026, in a Saskatoon courtroom. The charge stemmed from numerous posts on his X account, @LetsGoBrando45, that targeted Jewish people with derogatory and threatening language.
Details of the Case
According to court documents, Moore's account contained over 200 posts violating Canada's hate speech laws, including calls for violence and denial of historical atrocities. The Crown prosecutor noted that the posts were made between January and December 2025. Moore's lawyer argued that his client had been struggling with mental health issues and had since deleted the account. The judge has ordered a pre-sentence report, with sentencing scheduled for September 15, 2026.
Impact and Legal Consequences
Hate speech charges under the Criminal Code can carry penalties of up to two years imprisonment. Community leaders, including Rabbi David Cohen of Saskatoon's Congregation Agudas Israel, welcomed the guilty plea, stating, 'This sends a clear message that antisemitism will not be tolerated.' The case has sparked discussions about online hate speech regulation in Canada. Moore faces a possible ban from practicing real estate in addition to criminal penalties.
