Canadian Economic Sanctions
Terrorists
Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on the Suppression of Terrorism
The Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on the Suppression of Terrorism (the "Suppression of Terrorism Regulations") entered into force on October 2, 2001. The Regulations implement Resolution 1373 of the United Nations Security Council, with regard to the assets freeze of persons who there are reasonable grounds to believe are involved in terrorist activities or are linked to persons involved in terrorist activities. Canada reported (PDF) on December 14, 2001, on the measures it has taken to fulfil its international obligations under this Resolution and submitted a supplementary report (PDF) on June 7, 2002.
The Suppression of Terrorism Regulations have subsequently been amended many times, mostly to add names to the schedule of listed persons. A consolidated list of the persons and entities whose name appear on the schedule of the Suppression of Terrorism Regulations is available on the website of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada. The last amendment to the Suppression of Terrorism Regulations, which was made on June 23, 2006 by the Regulations amending the United Nations Suppression of Terrorism Regulations (SOR/2006-165) harmonized the legislation in the fight against terrorism and abolished "multiple listings" of a same name on the different lists of individuals and entities believed to be linked to terrorist activities that are currently maintained.
Guidelines have been prepared to assist those who face difficulties because their name is the same as or similar to someone listed in these Regulations.
In addition, a Statement of Guidance has been prepared to assist in the interpretation of these Regulations.
United Nations Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations
The United Nations Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations (the "Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations") entered into force on November 14, 1999, and were amended on July 7, 2004 (SOR/2004-160) and on June 23, 2006 (SOR/2006-164). The Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations, as amended, implement United Nations Security Council resolutions 1267, 1333, 1373, 1390, 1452, 1526 and 1617. Canada reported on April 15, 2003, on the measures it has taken to fulfil its international obligations under these Resolutions.
The Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations freeze the assets of the Taliban, Usama bin Laden or his associates, and the members of the Al-Qaida Organization and prevent the supply, sale, and transfer of arms and technical assistance to them. The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 maintains a list of individuals and entities belonging or related to the Taliban, Usama Bin Laden and the Al-Qaida organization which is incorporated into the Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations by reference.
Criminal Code
The Criminal Code also has a mechanism for designating terrorist entities and imposes financial restrictions, among other things, to listed entities. For more information on the Criminal Code listing process and its consequences, please consult Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada's website.
If you have any comments, questions or suggestions relating to this page, please e-mail: sanctions@international.gc.ca or call (613) 995-1108.
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