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Canada lists 7 criminal organizations as terrorist entities, minister says

The federal government has listed seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code to combat fentanyl trafficking.
David McGuinty stated that these organizations spread fear through extreme violence and are involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal arms trafficking.
The designation will freeze the assets and property of the listed organizations, subjecting them to seizure or forfeiture.

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Caledonia Courier

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Feds list seven criminal groups as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking

The move is the Liberal government’s latest measure to bolster security in response to American criticism

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Daily Post Nigeria

Canada lists 7 criminal organizations as terrorist entities - Nigeria News Update

The Canadian government on Thursday listed seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities and announced a new partnership with banks to combat money laundering. The Public Safety Ministry said the list of terrorist entities includes Mara Salvatrucha, Cartel de...

8 hours ago·Nigeria

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cpac.ca

Canada Adds 7 New Groups as Terrorist Entities – February 20, 2025

In Ottawa, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty announces the addition of seven transnational criminal organizations to the federal government's list of terrorist entities under Canada’s criminal code. The announcement is an additional measure to combat the illicit cross-border trafficking by cartels between Canada and the United States. He is joined by RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme. McGuinty faces questions from reporters on U.S. President …

10 hours ago

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KEYT

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Canada declares Mexican drug cartels terrorists and appoints a 'fentanyl czar'

By Ivonne Valdés, CNN en Español Canada announced Thursday the inclusion of seven criminal organizations, including Mexican drug cartels, on the list of terrorist groups, after a similar designation by the government of US President Donald Trump came into effect on Thursday. David McGuinty, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, said from Ottawa that the measure seeks to free Canada from the fentanyl crisis and give law enforcement all the tools av…

18 hours ago

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Associated Press News

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Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, authorities say. The

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telesurtv.net

Canada designates Mexican and Latin American cartels as terrorist groups

The decision supports Ottawa’s promise to follow the White House’s decisions, this after the Trump administration threatened to impose generalized tariffs. Canada’s Minister of Public Security, David McGuinty, reported Thursday that his country has decreed as “terrorists” several cartels in Mexico and other criminal groups in the Latin American region. READ ALSO: Canada ratifies that it will not become the 51st state of the United States.

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