Poilievre Calls for Terrorist Designation for Houthis as Group Attacks Vessels in Red Sea

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 19, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada should follow the example set by the United States and designate the rebel Houthis as terrorists because of the group’s attacks against ships in sea lanes near Yemen.

“Canada must ensure the Houthi terrorists are held accountable for their actions,” said Mr. Poilievre in a Jan. 19 statement. “Currently, they are able to legally operate, organize, recruit and fundraise in Canada, helping them to continue their reign of terror in Yemen while attacking civilian and allied vessels in international waters.”