Canada lists seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist groups

The Government of Canada has listed seven organizations as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

A terrorist listing means any property of that group in Canada can be frozen and gives Canadian law enforcement more tools to prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment.

The seven entities listed are:

• Cártel del Golfo

• Cártel de Sinaloa

• La Familia Michoacana

• Cárteles Unidos

• La Mara Salvatrucha

• Tren de Aragua

• Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación

These entities are criminal organizations that carry out, attempt to carry out, participate in or facilitate terrorist activity by taking hostages, attacking civilian and critical infrastructure, and working to diminish the ability of local governments to function effectively and enforce laws.

Entities have also used improvised explosive devices to generate terror and intimidate local populations, whether it is attacking roads, hindering the passage of state forces or hitting specific targets. In addition, their drug trafficking activities are a risk to our national security and must be stopped using all tools available.

These seven organizations are now considered terrorist groups under law.