The number of people with Canadian connections suspected of travelling abroad to fight for ISIS and other terrorist groups has increased to 180, according to a Public Safety Canada report on the threat of terrorism to the country. ISIS is now 'Daesh'Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale prefaced the report by announcing the federal government would begin referring to ISIS as Daesh, the Arabic acronym of the group's name. According to the report, at least 60 people who have travelled abroad to fight for terrorists groups are back in Canada. "They may have skills, experience and relationships developed abroad that could be used to recruit or inspire individuals in Canada. "Even small-scale terrorist attacks have significant psychological and economic impacts."

Source: CBC News August 25, 2016 16:35 UTC