This week, Hussein Borhot was charged with terrorism offences for allegedly travelling to Syria in 2013. He has been charged with four offences, with the kidnapping offence being a first in Canadian history. These charges demonstrate that the RCMP is willing and able to press forward with charges based on events that largely transpired overseas and even after nearly a decade has elapsed. Foreign fighters should take note.

TerrorismJessica Davis and Michael NesbittJuly 24, 2020ISIS, violent extremism, Terrorism offences, terrorism, kidnapping, RCMP, Prosecutions, Terrorist financing

Show Me the Money: National Security and the Budget: Part 2

For Canadian national security watchers there were a number of items in the 2019 Federal Budget that give a pretty good indication of the Liberal government’s priorities as they head into an election in just a few short months. This second of two posts on the Budget provides a description of plans relating to: RCMP management and CBSA review; Money-laundering, hate crimes and border security.

In the news, toppostStephanie CarvinMay 4, 2019Budget, National Security, RCMP, Accountability, Review, Border Security, Illicit finance

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