Canadian Anti-Terror Legislation Dividing Liberals

2/16/2007

Posted by Patti under Canadian Politics, War on Terror

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Stephane Dion is facing what appears to be his first divisive issue as Liberal leader. Two clauses in the anti-terror legislation brought in by the Liberals under Chretien are set to expire on March 1st unless renewed by parliament. The two clauses were controversial when the laws were passed which is why the sunset clauses were built in. The left wing members of the party are now pushing for the clauses to be allowed to expire on the basis they are not needed.