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To: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck who wrote (1412)	11/13/2002 6:48:22 PM
From: lorne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37947

Darren...any comments? Terrorists not likely to strike Canada: Manley Last Updated Thu Oct 11 18:47:35 2001 MONTREAL - Although they may be operating in Canada, terrorists will probably choose to strike in another country, Foreign Affairs Minister John Manley predicted Thursday. INDEPTH: U.S. Striking Back "Our suspicion is that the (terrorist) network is looking for more symbolic targets, if you like, and that's certainly what they've hit so far," Manley said after speaking to the International Relations Council of Montreal. "I don't think we want the public to believe that this is something we are expecting," he told reporters. But Manley, in charge of Ottawa's new cabinet security committee, said it would be "naive" to assume that terrorists "are not operating in Canada or that they would not possibly attack a Canadian target." The federal government has already taken steps to increase security, the minister said. Money is being spent on new equipment and more security staff at airports and border crossings. RELATED: Fingerprint scans part of new airport security The Liberals also plan to introduce legislation in the House of Commons Monday that defines terrorism, makes it a crime to join or support terrorist groups, and gives police new tools to enforce the law. "I feel we are ahead (of the U.S.) in boosting security," Manley said. "We have satisfied our own need for a certain level of security and that should give the United States confidence." On Thursday, the FBI issued a warning to all Americans about the possibility of more terrorist attacks within days. No details were given, but police forces were advised to be on the highest alert. RELATED: Terrorists may strike again within days: FBI Manley repeated earlier statements that the government is trying to dispel the myth in the United States that the Canada-U.S. border is a security risk. "I'm very conscious of the fact that there have been some U.S. legislators and journalists who have, somehow or other, tried to implicate Canada in what had happened, or suggest that somehow we are a risk to the United States," he said. "I want to do everything that we can to put that impression aside." FROM OCT. 5, 2001: Liberals under fire over security funding remark FROM OCT. 4, 2001: Canada-U.S. border 'asset, not problem': Manley Manley said it would be a mistake to try to erect a security wall around North America, with Canada and the U.S. adopting identical policies on immigration, customs and related matters. cbc.ca