The Anti-terrorism Act

THE ATA IN PERSPECTIVE

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I. Introduction

II. Background

• The Nature of Terrorism
• Evaluation of Pre-existing Legislation
• Introduction of Bill C-36 and Parliamentary Consideration

III. Criminal Code

• "Terrorist activity"
• Listing of Terrorist Entity
• Terrorism Offences
• Investigative Hearing
• Recognizance with Conditions
• Sunsetting
• Hate Crimes
• Implementation of International Obligations
• Electronic Surveillance

IV. Security of Information Act

V. Canada Evidence Act

• Attorney General Certificates
• Protection of Right to a Fair Trial
  

VI. Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act

VII. Amendments to Other Acts

• Access to Information Act, Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
• National Defence Act
• Canadian Human Rights Act
• Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act
  

VIII. Charities Registration (Security Information) Act

IX. The Anti-terrorism Act and Human Rights

X. International Dimension

XI. The Threat Environment

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Updated to April 1, 2008 .