Harper urges swift passage of anti-terror bill, as NDP urges caution
Posted February 24, 2015 1:53 pm.
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OTTAWA (NEWS1130) – The prime minister is urging a House of Commons committee to study the Conservative government’s anti-terror bill as quickly as possible.
Stephen Harper is making the plea to the public safety committee even as the opposition New Democrats accuse the government of rushing the legislation into law.
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says it is essential to scrutinize the bill and asks Harper to ensure that security and human rights experts are not only heard, but also listened to.
Harper says the legislation is strongly supported by the Canadian public, adding that Mulcair’s criticisms of the bill are ridiculous.
The Conservatives brought in the bill _ which would significantly expand the powers of Canada’s spy agency _ following the daylight murders of two Canadian soldiers last October.
It would also make it easier for authorities to control the movements of terror suspects, expand no-fly list powers, crack down on extremist propaganda and outlaw encouraging someone to commit a terrorist act.
