The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety and security of all people in Canada.
Canada’s Criminal Code listing regime is an important tool for countering terrorism in Canada and globally. Listing an entity is a rigorous process based on a high threshold that must be established through criminal or security intelligence reports.
Once an entity is listed, it is defined as a “terrorist group” under the Criminal Code. The Criminal code prohibits certain actions from in relation to terrorist groups, including those related to terrorist financing, travel, and recruitment.
The assessment process is one of continuous analysis, and tools used through this process are rigorous to ensure that the assessments are based on evidence, intelligence, and proper application of the law, both domestic and international. This process is therefore evergreen, and an entity can be listed at any time.
Canada’s intelligence, security and law enforcement agencies continuously monitor for potential threats and robust measures are in place to address them.
The Government of Canada will continue to work closely with our partners and use every tool at our disposal to hold terrorists and those who support terrorists accountable.