Organising or otherwise facilitating travelling for the purpose of terrorism

Criminalisation should cover not only the financing of terrorist acts, but also the financing of a terrorist group, as well as other offences related to terrorist activities, such as the recruitment and training, or travel for the purpose of terrorism, with a view to disrupting the support structures facilitating the commission of terrorist offences.

The 150-page omnibus bill will give police expanded wiretapping powers, including the ability to intercept Internet communications, impose severe penalties on groups that fall within the new definition of terrorism and ban fundraising for terrorist purposes, according to sources who have seen drafts of the legislation.

With respect to Canada’s anti-terrorism framework and the objective of balancing the need to protect the security of Canadians with the need to protect and preserve rights and freedoms, we have identified the following 13 general issues as requiring comment and the attention of government: (1) the definition of “terrorist” activity; (2) racial profiling; (3) the need for a special advocate during certain proceedings; (4) the listing of terrorist entities; (5) the scope of the offences relating to financing and providing services in support of terrorism; (6) the denial or revocation of an organization’s charitable status, (7) issues ...[+++]in relation to the Canada Evidence Act; (8) investigative hearings and recognizance with conditions/preventive arrest; (9) electronic surveillance and the interception of private communications; (10) concerns relating to the privacy of Canadians and the sharing of information; (11) issues in relation to the Security of Information Act; (12) detention and deportation under a security certificate; and (13) the need for adequate oversight and review of matters relating to Canada’s anti-terrorism framework.

—any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by terrorism or by any activity or decision of a government agency.to prevent, respond, or terminate terrorism.

Terrorism Mr. John Bryden (Ancaster Dundas Flamborough Aldershot, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition from constituents in my riding who call for an end to terrorism.