Finance committee  I think that's a really interesting idea and I'd have to think through the implications of that, but I do think it would be a marvellous idea to be able to clearly identify those state sponsors who are involved in terrorism and terror financing, as well as what I mentioned in my

Finance committee  Sure.

Finance committee  My understanding is that they actually are two distinct issues because, in the United States, as I said to my colleague Danny, the lawyer-client privilege is sacrosanct there as well. I think, a while back, there had been some controversy about trying to find a way to bring lawye

Finance committee  Again, when it comes to the structuring, I think in the United States they've got an offence for the client themselves, as well as for the financial institution. Neither is allowed to create a situation whereby the reporting requirements can be undermined.

Finance committee  I'm honoured. Thank you, Mr. Chair, and all the members of the committee, for inviting me here today to contribute my comments on the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. I'm a lawyer by training and the director of policy for Canada at the Foundati

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I would just add, though, that language is the key to success in a new country, so I would never want to impose unduly high standards, but you do want to encourage new citizens to learn so they can succeed and make the best possible life here.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Of course.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  First of all, I do have to correct the record that this bill targets both natural and naturalized citizens who commit these crimes. It is only the case that, whether you are a natural or naturalized citizen, if you have another citizenship as well, then you are susceptible to los

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I believe that, when people commit a crime against the country itself, then they are potentially forfeiting their right to that citizenship. A crime of treason, espionage, armed conflict against Canada, terrorism—those are the crimes that the bill would seek to revoke citizenship

Citizenship and Immigration committee  The argument about not wanting to ship our problems abroad is the most compelling argument that I have heard against revoking citizenship. That one, I can better appreciate. First of all, I believe the person is supposed to still carry out their prison sentence in Canada. It wou

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I don't agree that it has everything to do with discrimination. I am extremely sensitive to issues of discrimination. I am appalled by stories of people who are unfairly put on no-fly lists. However, remember that revocation under this law would only happen following a convictio

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you. I do not believe that the provisions should be repealed, and I do believe they should be amended to ensure the tightest possible configuration of the law, because revocation of citizenship is indeed a very serious consequence. My remarks focused on how to strengthen t

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Good morning, distinguished members of the committee. On behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a think tank focused on national security and foreign policy, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. My comments will focus exclusively on the provisions

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I do not have a problem with revoking citizenship for someone convicted of treason. I don't believe that beyond giving them a fair trial here in Canada with regard to whether they did commit that crime, once that has been established I don't think there is a problem with revoking

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Right. Again, according to the actual act itself, the offence they were convicted of in the other country has to also be a parallel offence here in Canada. That's part one. Part two, though, which I believe the minister intends to consider within his discretion, but which I belie