Application process

Submission of an application

Applicants must complete and submit the required application form. The application will require information to assess, among other things, whether:

• the activities will take place in a geographic area controlled by a terrorist group;
• the activity responds to a real and important need in the area;
• the applicant has the capacity to administer funds, and report on that administration, in a manner that is transparent and accountable, in circumstances in which a terrorist group may benefit; and
• the benefits of the proposed activity outweigh that risk.

The application process includes two stages: first, an initial assessment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and/or the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to confirm that the application meets the criteria outlined in statute (as per 83.032(6) of the Criminal Code) and, a final assessment and decision by the Public Safety Minister upon referral after the initial assessment. The final assessment includes a security review in which information may be disclosed to the entities that assist the Public Safety Minister in the administration and enforcement of sections 83.031 to 83.0392 of the Criminal Code, as listed in subsection 83.038(1). At each stage, the application is assessed in accordance with a number of required conditions.

The Public Safety Minister may grant an authorization to an applicant and its implementing partners, when applicable, with respect to a specified activity or set of activities or transaction to be carried out in the areas controlled by a terrorist group.

Note that for individuals or organizations that are implementing programming or activities on behalf of a Government of Canada department, the Government department is responsible for seeking an authorization, if needed. This authorization would also shield implementing partners and third-party providers.

Applicants are generally required to provide:

• Contact information, including but not limited to names, phone numbers, emails and addresses for the individual/organization requesting an authorization;
• Personal identifiers, including, but not limited to, name, date and place of birth, gender, citizenship(s), email and personal addresses, and phone numbers.

(for project activities)

• Detailed information on the project, including but not limited to, project description, location, and project timelines/lifecycle;
• Project budget;
• Partner organizations and/or intermediaries known to the applicant at the time of application, as well as information on these third parties as required to conduct a security review.

(for funds)

• Total estimated budget;
• Source(s) of funds;
• Value of services/goods to be delivered in the specified geographic area that is controlled by a terrorist group;
• Total expenses expected to be incurred within the specified geographic area that is controlled by a terrorist group.

(for goods and services)

• Detailed information on the description of the goods and services involved;
• Description of the end use of the goods or services;
• List of partner organizations and/or intermediaries, if applicable;
• The intended transport pathway for any goods and services proposed to be provided, either directly or through any intermediaries, to the end user.

Please note that any information provided in an application, including personal information, may be disclosed to the entities that assist the Public Safety Minister in the administration and enforcement of sections 83.031 to 83.0392 of the Criminal Code, as listed in subsection 83.038(1).

In making their decision, the Public Safety Minister will consider whether the benefits of carrying out that activity outweigh the risk of terrorist financing. In doing so, the Public Safety Minister will take into account:

• The referral of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and/or the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship;
• The security review;
• Any mitigation measures to minimize that risk and any other terms and conditions that may be included in the authorization; and
• Any other factor that the Public Safety Minister considers appropriate in the circumstances.

An applicant's personal information will be managed and administered in accordance with the Access to Information Act, the Privacy Act and any other applicable laws and directives.