Anti-terrorism Act

WHEREAS Canadians and people everywhere are entitled to live their lives in peace, freedom and security;WHEREAS acts of terrorism constitute a substantial threat to both domestic and international peace and security;WHEREAS acts of terrorism threaten Canada’s political institutions, the stability of the economy and the general welfare of the nation;WHEREAS the challenge of eradicating terrorism, with its sophisticated and trans-border nature, requires enhanced international cooperation and a strengthening of Canada’s capacity to suppress, investigate and incapacitate terrorist activity;WHEREAS Canada must act in concert with other nations in combating terrorism, including fully implementing United Nations and other international instruments relating to terrorism;WHEREAS the Parliament of Canada, recognizing that terrorism is a matter of national concern that affects the security of the nation, is committed to taking comprehensive measures to protect Canadians against terrorist activity while continuing to respect and promote the values reflected in, and the rights and freedoms guaranteed by, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;AND WHEREAS these comprehensive measures must include legislation to prevent and suppress the financing, preparation, facilitation and commission of acts of terrorism, as well as to protect the political, social and economic security of Canada and Canada’s relations with its allies;NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

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Part 1 · Criminal Code

Part 2 · Official Secrets Act

Part 3 · Canada Evidence Act

Part 4 · Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act

Part 5 · Amendments to Other Acts

Part 6 · Registration of Charities — Security Information

Amendments to the Income Tax Act

Part 7 · Coordinating, Review and Commencement Provisions