Canada Announces Action Against Terrorism

1. Islamic Army of Aden (IAA)
2. Harakat ul-Mudjahidin (HuM)
3. Asbat Al-Ansar ("The League of Partisans")
4. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)
5. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
6. Hamas

The Government of Canada has determined that these entities knowingly engaged in terrorist activity. Any person or group listed may have its assets seized and forfeited. There are severe penalties, including up to ten years imprisonment, for persons and organizations that deal in the property or finances of these listed entities. In addition, it is now a crime to knowingly participate in, contribute to or facilitate the activities of a listed entity.

"The decision to list an entity is a very serious one and listing carries severe consequences -- not only for terrorists, but also for their supporters," said Mr. Easter.

"This list is just one example of the many steps this government has taken in the global effort to shut down terrorism financing. And we will keep adding to this list, as we have done today."

Under the law, the Governor in Council may list an entity on the recommendation of the Solicitor General. Recommendations made by the Solicitor General are based on a rigorous evaluation of the facts and the Governor in Council must approve the listing.
The law provides an explicit appeal process, including a provision that a listed entity can apply to the Solicitor General to be removed from the list.

Regardless of whether or not an entity is listed, any individual participating in terrorist activities as defined in the Criminal Code can be investigated and prosecuted under the statute.