The Oshawa Green Party applauds the efforts of the Canadian Coalition Against Terrorism in their efforts to protect Canadians. We fully support the Coalition’s efforts to create legal avenues for victims to pursue perpetrators of terror via civil lawsuits. This initiative not only enables victims to hold terrorists responsible, but also creates a means to locate and seize terrorist assets, compensate victims, and deter future acts of violence. The Green Party supports C-CAT’s goal to empower victims with tools to combat the very forces that undermined their agency- turning victims into victors over terror.

The Oshawa Green Party is wholly committed to ensuring the security of all Canadians, and we remain vigilant in our opposition to those who would threaten the safety of our communities. We view terrorism as a dangerous criminal offence, as it is an aggressive and illegitimate political act. However, we also believe what Canadians believe—true security within a democratic society will be gained from good governance and fair procedures, administered according to the rule of law.

During the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, held this year April 26th to May 2nd we honoured the memories of Canadians lost to tragedy. We also welcome the reintroduction of C-CAT’s legislative proposal to amend the State Immunity and the Criminal Code. It is our hope that this legislation will prevent future tragedies and better protect Canadians from acts of terror.