After Senator Jerry Grafstein retired it was sponsored by Senator Linda Frum in the Senate and by MP Kelly Block in the House of Commons. This “Made in Canada” initiative will help prosecute the organizers, teachers and sponsors
by amending the Criminal Code to clarify that Suicide Bombing falls within the definition “terrorist activity”, and is an example to the world.
Click here for the full BILL S-215:
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. Section 83.01 of the Criminal Code is amended by adding the following after subsection (1.1):
(1.2) For greater certainty, a suicide bombing is an act that comes within paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition "terrorist activity" in subsection (1) if it satisfies the criteria of that paragraph.
2. This Act comes into force on the day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
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