Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege of presenting a petition signed by nearly 13,000 people demanding action on Samidoun. While the organization has been finally listed as the terrorist group that it is, the job is not finished. The petition specifically notes that under paragraph 83.05(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, it is illegal to knowingly act on behalf of, at the direction of or in association with a listed terrorist group. On October 15, the United States also designated Khaled Barakat a leadership member of the PFLP, a listed terrorist group, but the federal government continues to allow Khaled Barakat to remain in Canada. It is time for the federal government to finish the job and kick out of Canada the terrorist leader and all who support terrorism.
In the House of Commons on November 22nd, 2024. See this statement in context.