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Following the arrests of another 10 youths allegedly on their way to Syria, concern about radicalization in Quebec has reached a new high, both in the upper echelons of government and by parents worried about their own children joining a terrorist group abroad.

Premier Philippe Couillard said Wednesday he was worried to the “highest degree” about the situation, and promised to have new measures to prevent radicalization in place “soon” — though he couldn’t say when. The new strategy would involve helping parents and educators detect signs of radicalization.

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“These are youths who were born here and educated in our schools — it’s extremely worrisome,” Couillard said.

Seven youths, aged 18 and 19, had already left the country in January when parents and authorities learned of their departure. It is not known whether any of them have been heard from since. Another couple, both 18, were arrested in April. Of those nine, seven appear to have gone to Collège Maisonneuve.