Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested a 17-year-old in Alberta who is suspected of maintaining correspondence with an account linked to the Islamic State (IS). The RCMP said the arrest took place on October 26, after an investigation began in February 2026. Investigators alleged the teen was in contact with online users of IS in Iraq and Syria. The RCMP also said prosecutors began a process for a peace bond related to the fear of a terrorism offence under section 810.011 of the Criminal Code. If an order is granted, it can allow authorities to monitor the person or impose restrictions, such as limiting their movements or preventing access to electronic communications equipment. The court process can be used when authorities have reasonable grounds to think someone may carry out a terrorism-related offence. The RCMP said no evidence had to be presented and no charges had to be laid for the process. Because the case involves an adolescent, the person cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The RCMP said the teen was released on conditions and must appear in Fort McMurray Provincial Court on Tuesday. The investigation remains ongoing, and the RCMP did not provide further details about the teen, the inquiry, or the court proceedings.