Five things to know about developments with the federal anti-terror bill
Posted February 23, 2015 3:55 pm.
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OTTAWA – Five things to know about Monday’s developments in the debate about the federal government’s proposed anti-terrorism bill:
— Law professors Craig Forcese and Kent Roach published a paper saying provisions in the legislation aimed at terrorist propaganda are too broad.
— The professors also expressed concern about a clause that would give border agents power to seize terrorist propaganda.
— During question period in the House of Commons, the New Democrats continued to press the government to create stronger oversight of Canada’s intelligence agencies.
— Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney insisted the jihadi terrorist threat is real, and the bill is needed to make Canadians safer.
— The legislation passed second reading Monday in the Commons by a margin of 176-87. It now goes to committee for further study.
