It's already illegal to knowingly participate in the activities of a terrorist group for the purpose of enhancing the ability of a terrorist group to carry out an act of terrorism, and that might include receiving or providing training, say, at a terrorist training camp. We certainly know that in 2008 Mr. Khawaja was convicted of that offence for receiving training in Pakistan, and his conviction was subsequently upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Leave to appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada has been granted.
Our government decided to create new offences, of leaving Canada or attempting to leave Canada for the purpose of committing a terrorism offence.
Do you see this as a useful new offence? Do you support this?