Anti-terror revamp to stretch into next year as Liberals launch consultation
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s promised changes to a controversial anti-terrorism law likely won’t come until next year, once officials have digested an array of public suggestions on revamping national security.
The government opened an online consultation Thursday, soliciting feedback on everything from sharing information and preventing attacks to conducting surveillance and ensuring intelligence agencies are accountable.
The consultation, which can be found at canada.ca/national-security-consultation, runs until Dec. 1.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale told a news conference in Edmonton the government also hopes House of Commons and Senate committees will hold public hearings on the national security framework.