Evan Balgord is a Canadian anti-hate activist and the Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAN), a non-profit organization founded in 2018 dedicated to monitoring and countering far-right extremism, hate groups, and online radicalization in Canada. Under his leadership, CAN has documented numerous incidents of hate speech, white supremacist activities, and threats against marginalized communities, collaborating with law enforcement, media, and civil society to expose networks of influence and prevent violence. Balgord has become a prominent voice in Canadian discourse on extremism, frequently appearing in media outlets to discuss rising far-right movements and the impacts of social media on hate propagation. His work has positioned him in adversarial relationships with far-right commentators and organizations, including notable conflicts with Ezra Levant, founder of Rebel News. Balgord's advocacy extends to policy recommendations, such as improving hate crime legislation and online platform accountability, making him a central figure in networks combating extremism in North America.