By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Romana Didulo, self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” and leader of the “Kingdom of Canada” group, was arrested in Saskatchewan along with 16 others following a firearms report. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at a decommissioned school where the group had been residing, seizing four replica handguns from the property. The RCMP confirmed the arrests, stating those detained are expected to be associated with Didulo’s group, with no charges filed as of Wednesday afternoon. Didulo posted a livestream of her arrest on her Telegram page, indicating she did not resist.
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Canada’s QAnon ‘queen’ arrested in Saskatchewan village, and it’s a wild story.
It seems like the world is full of people with strong beliefs, but as the saying goes, you’ve got to be prepared to face the consequences if you act on them. This whole situation around Romana Didulo, the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada,” is, for all intents and purposes, a cult. It’s the kind of thing that thrives in echo chambers, fueled by social media. The sheer number of people sucked into this is mind-boggling, a testament to how easily some can be swayed.
For those just tuning in, there’s a wealth of information available. Academics have studied her rise, as documented in research papers. You can find details about her decrees, including calls to violence, such as her urging followers to “shoot to kill” anyone administering vaccines. The consequences of her pronouncements are very real, too, with stories of followers losing their homes, cars, and everything else, all because of her pronouncements absolving them of debts.
The irony of it all is just staggering. These people, often embracing right-wing ideologies, ironically end up looking for a form of communism – a situation where someone declares all debts void. It’s almost too absurd to believe. It’s a great illustration of how completely off the rails Didulo and her followers are. I’m reminded that the “former” US President, is indeed, the former President. This is a gentle reminder of the end for all of us.
If you willingly followed this woman, I’ll be honest, it’s hard to feel bad about the losses you incurred. Her platforms and decrees seem utterly deranged. It’s just sad that she’s managed to manipulate so many. Back in 2022, her group participated in the “Freedom Convoy” protests in Ottawa and even attempted to arrest police officers, accusing them of “crimes against humanity.” Instead, it was some of her own followers who ended up arrested.
It’s almost unbelievable, but this whole story is even more surprising given the context of who the leader is. The leader in question is Filipino, and that makes it all the more jarring. It just goes to show how people can be completely different than how they first appear.
I’ll admit, I wasn’t following this story closely. Now, I’m fully immersed, as I go back down the rabbit hole. A BBC Trending podcast from 2022 gives a quick overview of the situation. This whole story is an absolute circus.
The whole movement seems to be based on unhinged anti-Semitic rants and conspiracies. This entire story has been evolving for years, and it’s frightening how much influence this woman had over her followers. There’s even a W5 investigation documenting all the details. I wouldn’t be surprised if this was some kind of psyop or honeypot. And don’t forget her love of Rasputin by Boney M. – which she would play for hours at a time.
The thing is, many of these people were already vulnerable. They may have been at risk of losing everything, and this became a coping mechanism for them. When you’re feeling lost, it’s easy to get swept up in someone saying, “It’s not your fault” or, “It’s not really gone.” When you combine that with a desperate situation, this doesn’t seem that out of character. But the irony here is definitely cruel.
They’re not really right-wing; they are anti-taxes, anti-work, and anti-capitalism. It’s fascinating that they are embracing these extreme ideals.
The story surrounding the former US president is interesting in itself. The recent photos point out some interesting points.
The victims of fraudsters are often blamed for their gullibility. It’s a sad truth. This all seems like a symptom of a deeper issue, a need for community, and a vulnerable population that’s easily exploited. I’ve been hearing about this woman on podcasts that explore conspiracy communities. She is a major player in the QAnon space in Canada. It’s unbelievable that she is still around, especially when you consider the recycled anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Many of these people were probably in desperate situations before they even encountered her. They were either financially or mentally vulnerable. It takes a special kind of person to exploit that vulnerability. These people are awful, demanding free handouts while disparaging government workers and those they see as second-class citizens.
They wouldn’t bat an eye at public executions of their “enemies” as long as they don’t have to pay their mortgage and get to be the “chosen ones.” It’s a shocking level of detachment. Their politics are all over the place.
It is clear the irony is the key factor. They participated in the freedom convoy, they support Trump, and they promote conspiracies about Chinese communists invading. They are sovereign citizen types.
The difference between an old lady being tricked out of account information versus a self-proclaimed queen declaring bills void is a massive difference. I’m reminded of old scams, the ones where you can get thousands for just an iTunes giftcard.
I was there for an elderly woman who had been targeted. She was suffering from money deficiencies and the entire encounter was awful. Seeing that kind of thing makes me angry every time I see those bullshit emails. Crazy is crazy, and people will believe and follow anything. This story is full of it.