Vol.66/No.35
September 23, 2002
Letters
Canada’s ‘antiterror’ law
The antiterrorism law, Bill C-36, passed last year by the Canadian parliament is being used against working people. Recently the Ottawa Citizen reported that Liban Hussein, a Canadian citizen and immigrant from Somalia, was arrested in the fall of 2001 when his name appeared on Canada’s list of terrorists and terrorist supporters, a few hours after his name appeared on the U.S. terrorist list. Hussein was jailed and his assets frozen. In June of this year he was suddenly released when the authorities admitted there was no evidence whatsoever linking him with terrorism. According to his lawyer, Hussein lost his business, his income, and his prospects for supporting his family and a number of other relatives.
Any individual can now be put on the terrorist list on the recommendation of the solicitor-general. No hearing is required and no evidence need be produced. Anyone having any dealings with such a person or that person’s property will also be investigated and may also find themselves on the terrorist list.
The Canadian Liberties Association is publicizing Hussein’s case.
Bea Bryant
Blenheim, Ontario
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