Thank you, Chair.
There's a bit of a challenge here, again recognizing the nuance that is not often part of our profession but is required for dealing with this particular issue. Professor Roach was mentioning the situation of the International Relief Fund for the Afflicted and Needy seeking to challenge its listing but not being able to do so because its assets were frozen. Following that, he mentioned the uncertainty that surrounds any pro bono work that could be offered to a listed entity, given that it would be seen as collaborating with a group that would be identified as a terrorist group under paragraph (b) of the section of the Criminal Code we've been dealing with.
This amendment seeks to allow the use of those assets in challenging a terrorist listing. Ultimately, as I've said several times and will continue to say, this type of due process is what sets us apart from the very ills we are trying to combat. Notwithstanding the conclusion that appeal process may reach, having proper representation in a legally sound manner is appropriate, and this is what this amendment seeks to do.