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- Learn what role the Department of Justice plays in National Security
- Bill C-59: An Act respecting national security matters
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National Security
The Department of Justice works with other departments and agencies to protect national security and combat terrorism by providing legal advice to the Government and developing policy and laws on national security issues.
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Department of Justice and its Role in National Security
The Department of Justice supports the efforts of the Minister (as the Minister of Justice and as the Attorney General of Canada) and the Government in relation to national security.
National Security Context
The Government of Canada provides an integrated approach to key security issues aimed at protecting Canada and Canadians.
About the Anti-terrorism Act
Adopted by Parliament following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the Anti-terrorism Act (ATA) amended the Criminal Code, the Official Secrets Act, the Canada Evidence Act, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act and a number of other Acts.
About the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015
The Anti-terrorism Act, 2015 (Act) enacted the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act and made amendments to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act, the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as well as consequential amendments to other Acts.
Our Security, Our Rights
On June 21, 2019, an Act respecting national security matters (the National Security Act, 2017) received royal assent.
International Cooperation
On the international front, Canada works to ensure a consistent, comprehensive, co-ordinated international response to terrorism based on agreed common goals, norms, standards, values and institutions.
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