Canadian Coalition Against Terror
Registration:
2
of
2
(2008-05-09
to
2008-08-03)
Subject Matter: Retrospective:
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In the last two months, we have been focusing primarily on writing legal memoranda pertaining to our proposed legislation. This legislation would allow victims of terror to launch civil suits against local and state sponsors of terror. We have also been researching legal issues pertaining to tax relief for terror victims, the protection of Canadians abroad, and Canada's citizenship laws. All of these issues fall under our general mandate of seeking to improve Canada's counterterrorism policies.
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Subject Matter: Prospective:
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In the next 6 months, we intend to work with Senators in having Bill S-225 pass through the Senate (currently it has passed second reading), and later on with the government in introducing it as a government bill or PMB in the House of Commons. This will require meetings with Cabinet ministers, Senators, and MPs of all parties. We will continue discussions with government officials about providing tax relief for terror victims, and creating regulations pertaining to certain terrorism-related Criminal Code provisions.
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Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
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Description
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Legislative Proposal
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"An act to deter terrorism by providing a civil right of action against perpetrators and sponsors of terrorism"
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Legislative Proposal
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Income tax dedeductions for terror victims
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Regulation
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Suggesting regulations for Criminal Code subsection 83.14(5.1) pursuant to subsection 83.14(5.2). These provisions allow for proceeds arising from the disposal of terrorist-related property to be used to compensate terror victims and to fund anti-terrorist initiatives, in accordance with regulations set out by the Governor in Council.
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