Canada Foils 'Al Qaeda-Inspired' Bomb Plot

Canadian police have charged two people "inspired by al Qaeda" who allegedly plotted to bomb a provincial government building on Canada Day.

John Stewart Nuttall and Amanda Marie Korody allegedly planned to use pressure cooker devices on the British Columbia legislature building in Victoria, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.

Police said the pair targeted the Canada celebrations on Monday when thousands of people were expected to be there.

But the bombs were found outside the building before the crowds gathered, police said.

Nuttall and Korody, who were arrested on Monday, have been charged with conspiracy, facilitating a terrorist activity and making an explosive device.

They planned to attack the Britsh Columbia legislature. (Pic: Ryan Bushby)

Police said that while Nuttall, 38, and Korody, whose age was given as either 28 or 29, were "inspired by al Qaeda ideology", they appeared to be acting alone.

"This self-radicalised behaviour was intended to create maximum impact and harm to Canadian citizens at the BC legislature on a national holiday," Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Wayne Rideout said.

"They took steps to educate themselves and produce explosive devices designed to cause injury and death."

Supt Rideout said the public was never at risk, and the threat was detected early.

Police said the duo had been shadowed by investigators since February after coming to the attention of Canadian intelligence.

Supt Rideout said Nuttall and Korody discussed a wide variety of targets and techniques.

Supt Rideout (pictured) said the pair discussed a wide variety of targets

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark said she was relieved that the pair appeared to be acting alone.

"A day after thousands of patriotic Canadians gathered on these grounds to celebrate the founding of our nation, I'm incredibly relieved to know that there was never any risk to anyone," she said.

"We're also told that the suspects have no ties to any groups inside or outside Canada. Again, an incredible relief that these two individuals appeared to be working alone."

Canada's security intelligence service has long warned of homegrown and external terrorism threats.

In April, two men were arrested in Canada in connection with a plot to derail a Via passenger train running between New York City and Montreal.

There was no evidence linking the two arrested individuals with that plot, nor to those behind the Boston Marathon bombing in April, who also used pressure cooker devices.

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