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MONTREAL – A Quebec man has been charged with attempting to leave Canada to participate in the activities of a terrorist group.

Authorities announced the charges Friday against Ismael Habib, who returned to Montreal courtroom.

Ismael Habib, 28, formally charged with attempting to leave Canada to participate in activities of a terrorist group. — Felicia Parrillo (@feliciaparrillo) March 11, 2016

“This case clearly demonstrates that the RCMP and its partners are committed to investigating and prosecuting those who threaten Canada’s national security,” said RCMP Assistant Commissioner James Malizia.

“In all such investigations, we strive to collect the necessary evidence to successfully lay criminal charges.”

Habib, 28, was arraigned on a charge of giving false information in order to obtain a passport and appeared briefly in court on Thursday.

Habib appeared briefly in court Friday morning – a date for his bail hearing will be set on Monday. pic.twitter.com/NGCBYPJ8PH — Felicia Parrillo (@feliciaparrillo) March 11, 2016

A federal prosecutor told reporters she was also seeking a peace bond against Habib – a measure that would restrict his activities and keep him under surveillance.

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The resident of Gatineau, Que., near Ottawa, was already detained in an unrelated case on charges of criminal harassment and possessing false documents.

Gatineau police said they arrested Habib after they received a domestic violence complaint against him in late February.