An Act to deter terrorism and to amend the State Immunity Act

Short title: Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act Bill S-7 (40-3) Status: At second reading in the House of Commons Type: Senate Government Bill Sponsor: Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate Latest stage: First reading

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On 21 April 2010, the Leader of the Government in the Senate introduced Bill S-7,

An Act to deter terrorism, and to amend the State Immunity Act (Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act), in the Senate and it was given first reading.

Bill S-7 creates a cause of action for victims of terrorism allowing them to sue perpetrators and supporters of terrorism. It also amends the State Immunity Act to lift the immunity of those states that the Government believes are supporters of terrorism through a listing mechanism.

The proposed legislation will allow any person who can demonstrate a real and substantial connection between their cause of action and Canada to sue in a Canadian court the foreign states that perpetrate and support terrorism. Plaintiffs can seek redress for terrorist acts committed anywhere in the world on, or after, 1 January 1985. House of Commons — First reading: Completed (2011-02-08) House of Commons — Second reading: No activity Senate — First reading: Completed (2010-04-21) Senate — Second reading: Completed (2010-06-17) Senate — Consideration in committee: Completed (2010-10-05) Senate — Third reading: Completed (2010-11-16)

LEGISinfo: https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/40-3/s-7