Canada Designates Yemen’s Houthi Group as a Terrorist Entity

The move aligns Canada with allies and imposes strict legal and financial restrictions on the Iran-backed militant group.

The Canadian government officially listed Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code on December 2, 2024.
The designation enables Canadian authorities to freeze assets, prohibit financial support, and bar members of the group from entering the country.
Ansarallah, backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah, has been involved in attacks on Red Sea shipping and launched missiles toward Israel in recent months.
The Houthis have waged a two-decade insurgency in Yemen, seeking to overthrow the internationally recognized government and controlling much of the country’s northwest, including the capital Sana’a.
Canada’s decision follows similar actions by the United States earlier this year and comes after calls from opposition leaders to take a stronger stance against the group.