OTTAWA, ON (October 17, 2024):
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) and Secure Canada welcome Canada’s decision to designate Samidoun as a terrorist entity, a crucial step forward in the protection of Canadian values and the global fight against terrorism. This long-overdue designation is not only a victory for justice but a testament to the diligent work of MLI’s Promised Land project. Through our commentary, media engagements, and policy recommendations, we have consistently highlighted the danger posed by Samidoun and the need for swift government action.
“[…] we believe listing Samidoun as a terrorist organization would be an important public step in a country that feels increasingly lawless when it comes to extremism, fanaticism, hate speech, Jew hatred and incendiary rhetoric” said MLI’s Casey Babb and Secure Canada’s Sheryl Saperia in a joint article published just days before the government’s decision to list Samidoun as a terrorist organization.
This milestone builds upon MLI’s earlier successes, including the push to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Our senior fellows and contributors have consistently made the case that Canada must stand firm against those who threaten peace and security.
“Flying the flag of a terrorist organization like the PFLP is odious and reprehensible. It should trigger action by CSIS and reveals the undercurrent of support for terrorism in Canada that many had swept under the rug,” MLI contributor Christine Van Geyn cautioned in January, referring to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: a terrorist organization operating through Samidoun.
MLI will continue to advocate for strong, informed policies that keep Canadians safe and uphold our democratic values.
For more information or to get in touch with MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb or CEO of Secure Canada Sheryl Saperia, media are invited to contact:
Dagny Pawlak-Loerchner
Senior Communications Officer
613-482-8327 x113
dagny.pawlak-loerchner@macdonaldlaurier.ca
