Canadian authorities have arrested four men, including active military members, on accusations of forming an anti-government militia that sought to seize land in Quebec City.

Canadian police arrested and charged four people, including active members of the Canadian military, who were allegedly involved in an extremist plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region.

Four men, including members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges in Canada over an alleged plot to create an "anti-government militia" and "forcibly" seize land, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says.