On September 21, 2001, I wrote to all federally regulated financial institutions in Canada about the U.S. government’s request seeking Canada’s cooperation in the investigation of individuals that may have some connection to the recent terrorist attacks. As you will be aware from recent media coverage, on September 24, 2001, U.S. President Bush issued an Executive Order expanding the list of names of individuals and terrorist organizations and ordering the freezing of their assets.

In follow-up to this additional information, I encourage you to continue to cooperate in this effort against terrorism by reviewing your records and providing any relevant information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. I also remind you again of your obligations under the United Nations Afghanistan Regulations (see SOR/2001-86). A copy of the Executive Order and a list of targeted individuals and terrorist organizations are attached. They may also be found on the White House Web site at www.whitehouse.gov.