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New legislation to allow terrorism victims to sue perpetrators in Cdn courts: Harper

Published on May 30, 2009; Published on July 10, 2009
The Canadian Press ~ The News

Topics :: Canadian Jewish Congress , Cdn , TORONTO , Canada

TORONTO -

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will introduce legislation that will allow victims of terrorism to sue perpetrators in Canadian courts.

Harper says the legislation will give victims justice against people, organizations and foreign states that support terrorism.

It also sends a clear message that Canada will hold sponsors and perpetrators of terrorism accountable for their crimes.

Harpers says details will be provided when the legislation is introduced this week.

Harper made the announcement at a Canadian Jewish Congress event in Toronto where he received the Saul Hayes Human Rights Award.

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff and Israeli Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom will also be speaking at the CJC's 90th anniversary celebration.

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