Canada's terrorist entity list updated — Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) removed

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The federal list of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code has been updated. Comparing the before and after text, the entry for Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) — the Basque separatist group also known as Basque Homeland and Liberty — has been removed from the list. All other entities previously listed remain. Canadian businesses, financial institutions, and individuals are prohibited from knowingly dealing with or providing resources to listed entities; the removal of ETA means that restriction no longer applies to that group specifically. Organizations subject to anti-terrorism compliance obligations — such as banks, money services businesses, and charities — should update their screening processes to reflect this change.

Who this affects: financial institutions and banks · money services businesses · charities and non-profit organizations · compliance officers · legal counsel advising on anti-terrorism obligations