Terrorism basics
What is the primary goal of terrorism?
To achieve political, religious, or ideological goals through fear and violence.
What is the penalty for facilitating terrorist activity under Section 83.19?
Up to 14 years imprisonment.
Which flight was bombed in 1985, killing 329 people?
Which flight was bombed in 1985, killing 329 people?
Which fundamentalist group took over Afghanistan in 2021?
The Taliban.
Which country experiences a higher frequency of terrorist attacks: the United States or Canada?
The United States
What does the term "listed entities" refer to in terrorism law?
Organizations or individuals officially designated as involved in terrorism, subject to sanctions.
Under Canadian law, what is the punishment for leaving Canada to join a terrorist group?
Life imprisonment.
Who was the only person convicted in the Air India bombing?
Inderjit Singh Reyat.
Who founded Al-Qaeda in 1988?
Osama bin Laden.
Where did United Airlines Flight 93 crash?
In a field in Pennsylvania.
What is the legal term for providing funds or resources to support terrorist activities?
Financing of terrorism
What is the penalty for causing bodily harm through a terrorist hoax?
Up to 10 years imprisonment.
Which group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
Al-Qaeda.
What systemic human rights violations are the Taliban known for since their 2021 takeover?
Public executions, forced amputations, and severe restrictions on women and girls, including attacks on girls' schools.
Which building was struck by American Airlines Flight 77 during 9/11?
The Pentagon
What must an act achieve to be classified as terrorism under Canadian law?
What must an act achieve to be classified as terrorism under Canadian law?
What legal justification allows for consecutive sentences in terrorism-related cases?
Offenses under Sections 83.02 to 83.04 and 83.18 to 83.23 must be served consecutively to other punishments.
What was the primary motive behind the Air India Flight 182 bombing?
Sikh extremists aiming for an independent Khalistan
What justification does Al-Qaeda use for its attacks on Western nations?
Retaliation for perceived Western interference in Muslim countries.
What specific actions constitute financing terrorism?
Providing or collecting property to support terrorist activities.
What types of actions are excluded from the definition of terrorism under Canadian law?
Acts committed during armed conflicts or by military forces governed by international law.
What is the maximum penalty for instructing someone to carry out an activity for a terrorist group?
Life imprisonment under Section 83.21.
What role did Inderjit Singh Reyat play in the Air India bombing?
He built the bomb and purchased the materials used in the attacks, later committing perjury to protect co-conspirators.
What tactics does Al-Qaeda commonly use to carry out its terrorist operations?
Suicide attacks, bombings, kidnappings, hijackings, and coordination with other terrorist groups.
What is the role of the RCMP and CSIS in combatting terrorism financing in Canada?
They assist in enforcement, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with laws through annual reports and risk assessments.