Canada lists 7 criminal organizations

21/2/2025 6:25

Canada has listed seven transnational

criminal organizations as terrorist entities, the public safety

minister said on Thursday.



The list includes Mara Salvatrucha, Cartel de Sinaloa and

Tren de Aragua.



The announcement comes a day after the United States

designated Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa Cartel and other drug

cartels as global terrorist organizations.



"These listed entities are organized crime groups that

spread fear in local populations by using methods of extreme

violence, and are known for drug trafficking, human trafficking

and trafficking in illegal guns," Minister David McGuinty told

reporters in Ottawa.



"The measures we are taking will keep fentanyl off the

streets and from entering the United States."



The other listed entities are the Cartel del Golfo, La

Familia Michoacana, Carteles Unidos and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva

Generación.



Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday

following the U.S. terror listings that she will propose a

constitutional reform aimed at further protecting Mexico's

national sovereignty.



Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said on February 3 that

Canada would list cartels as terrorists as he announced a 30-day

reprieve from U.S. tariffs.



Canada has also appointed a fentanyl czar. Public data shows

0.2% of all fentanyl seized in the U.S. comes over the Canadian

border, while the vast majority originates from the United

States' southern border with Mexico.