Robinson was arrested shortly after giving a speech in Calgary, Alberta on Monday. He has since been released but had his passport seized, according to his social media channel.
He wrote online: “OK I’m free, well, sort of. None of this makes sense, I’m now detained in Calgary, prevented from leaving the city, these conditions stop me from continuing my tour of Canada and meeting with guests for podcasts. I’m not even allowed to leave to travel home.”
Taken away in handcuffs
A total of 10 police officers, some plain-clothed and others in uniform, are believed to have been involved in the arrest, which happened outside the Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre.
Robinson had delivered a speech to around 150 people in the first of a three-event tour of Canada organised by Rebel News, a far-Right website.
The video footage showed Robinson being taken away in handcuffs by a team of police as he laughed and described the arrest as “absolutely insane”.
He could be heard asking an officer: “What have I got a warrant out for?” The officer replied: “You’ve got an outstanding immigration warrant, we’ll talk about it in the vehicle.”