OTTAWA (CP) - Canada has been branded a "favored destination for terrorists and international criminals" by the research arm of the U.S. Congress.
The report notes the recent co-operation between Canadian and U.S. officials in fighting terrorism. It also acknowledges Canadian steps to toughen anti-terrorism and immigration laws, but casts doubt on whether they go far enough, saying Canada's "liberal democratic identity" may limit adoption of sterner measures.
"A generous social-welfare system, lax immigration laws, infrequent prosecutions, light sentencing, and long borders and coastlines offer many points and methods of entry that facilitate movement to and from various countries, particularly to the United States," the report says.
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I do not agree with the idea of creating a report like this, trying to rate which countries are safe havens for terrorists. It is our responsibility to safeguard our citizens here right in this country, and we should not police the world. We already have enough problems at home as it is.