The views of Canadian scholars on the impact of the Anti-Terrorism Act : Loi antiterroriste et ses effets, point de vue d'universitaires canadiens

THE VIEWS OF CANADIAN SCHOLARS ON THE IMPACT OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM ACT The Views of Canadian Scholars on the Impact of the Anti-Terrorism Act Thomas Gabor Department of Criminology University of Ottawa rr05-1e Research and Statistics Division March 31, 2004 The views expressed in this report are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of Justice Canada. [...] Despite the tight time lines, it is evident that these experts took the time to reflect on the serious matter of terrorism and have undoubtedly advanced our knowledge of the impact of Canada’s new legislation, as well as of the threats faced by this country and the optimal responses to them. [...] As the general deadline established in the present project for the experts’ submissions was January 30, 2004, it was likely that all participants were exposed to these stories and the often critical assessments of the Anti-Terrorism Act and of the role of the RCMP in the case. [...] Research and Statistics Division / Department of Justice Canada | 5 The Views of Canadian Scholars on the Impact of the Anti-Terrorism Act 3.0 The Impact of the Anti-Terrorism Act 3.1. [...] Such signals to the Americans protect Canadian sovereignty, promote intelligence sharing, and maintain the Research and Statistics Division / Department of Justice Canada | 7 The Views of Canadian Scholars on the Impact of the Anti-Terrorism Act flow of commerce between the two countries.