Why Should Canadians Care About Presidential Order 13224?
In September, 2001, less than two weeks after 9/11, President Bush signed Executive Order 13224 (the “Order”) prohibiting “any transaction or dealing by United States persons or within the United States in property or interests in property” of suspected terrorists and persons or organizations associated with suspected terrorists. Although many Canadians are aware that the U.S. enacted the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA PATRIOT Act”) in October 2001, far fewer Canadians are aware of this Order or its reach. Unlike the USA PATRIOT Act, the Order applies to transactions in property or interests in property with parties who are suspected terrorists, persons or entities that assist in, sponsor or provide support or services for suspected terrorists, are associated with suspected terrorists, are owned or controlled by suspected terrorists, or act for or on behalf of suspected terrorists – a b
