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The B'nai Brith Canada Institute for International Affairs has a mandate to protest the abuse of human rights throughout the world and advocate on behalf of worldwide Jewish communities in distress. The Institute has a special focus on pro-Israel advocacy and education.

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Rochelle Wilner
President

Frank Dimant
Chief Executive Officer

Amos Sochaczevski
National Chair

Ruth Klein
National Director



COMBATTING TERROR

Submission to the Justice Committee
on Bill C-36 ~ Anti-Terrorism Act

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

1. Sunset Clause

2. Non-discrimination Clause

3. Retrospectivity Clause

4. Additional Hate Crime Provisions

  1. i. Mischief to Religious Property — bias based on gender & sexual orientation
  2. ii. Mischief to Religious Property — inclusion of all religious institutions
  3. iii. Malicious Activity that Creates False Alarms
  4. iv. Making False Statements

5. Definition of Terrorist Activity

6. Financing Terrorist Activity

  1. i. Adding Non-profit Organizations
  2. ii. Disclosure of Confidential Information
  3. iii. Penalization of a Registered Charity — review process
  4. Directing Minds

7. Amendments to Other Acts

  1. i. Immigration Act
  2. ii. Citizenship Act
  3. iii. State Immunity Act

Summary of Recommendations


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