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Ottawa, October 2, 2001 New Measures to Combat Terrorist FinancingRelated Document:
Finance Minister Paul Martin and Foreign Affairs Minister John Manley today announced the implementation of tough new regulations aimed at suppressing the financing in Canada of terrorism and at freezing the assets of listed persons. The regulations implement a key measure in United Nations Resolution 1373, which was unanimously adopted by the UN Security Council on September 28, 2001. The Council calls on all member states to freeze without delay the assets of those who commit or attempt to commit terrorist acts or facilitate the commission of terrorist acts. It also calls on members to prohibit the provision and collection of funds for terrorist activities. "The ability to freeze assets is a powerful tool in combatting terrorist financing," Minister Martin said. "By cutting off terrorists from access to funding, their activities are impaired." "This UN resolution is an important milestone in the fight against terrorism and a critical tool for international action," Minister Manley said. "The regulations will enhance Canada’s ability to shoulder our international responsibility to combat terrorist activities and to cooperate effectively with our international partners." The regulations strengthen the Government’s authority to freeze the assets of terrorist groups or individuals involved in terrorist activities and the movement of these assets. The measures include:
Minister Martin noted that financial institutions have been fully cooperative thus far and the new regulations will clarify how regulated financial institutions will keep the Government apprised of their findings. The regulations take effect immediately and will be followed by new legislative measures to be introduced shortly to implement other elements of the UN Convention for Suppression of Terrorist Financing and United Nations Resolution 1373. ___________________
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