Zakaria Amara, 41, of Mississauga, was a leading figure in the so-called Toronto 18 group, whose 2006 plot targeted Parliament Hill and locations around Toronto in a bid to pressure Canada to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. The plot was dismantled in a series of police raids in June 2006.
Amara had spent the past four years on day parole under close supervision, with his internet use, friendships and relationships monitored. The parole board said there had been no reported safety concerns or breaches during that period.
In its written decision, issued Friday following a review last week, a two-member panel found no remaining signs of extremist beliefs and credited positive changes in Amara's attitude and behaviour during deradicalization work in custody.
Conditions will still apply: Amara must have no contact with his co-accused or with people involved in criminal or extremist activity, except through his consultant work with a specialized program, and he remains subject to counselling, financial monitoring and phone and internet restrictions. He plans to live in his own home, work full-time, attend mosque and spend time with family.
