Warrant issued for Ismael Habib under suspicion of terrorism

A Montreal judge issued a warrant today to arrest a man out of concerns he "may" commitaterrorism-related offencethe same day the manappeared in a Gatineau courtroom for a bail hearing in an unrelated case.

Ismael Habibhas not been charged with any terrorism-related offences, but RCMPasked a judge to issue a warrant for his arrest under recentamendmentsto theCriminal Code that strengthened anti-terrorism laws.

Before Bill C-51,the former Conservative government'santi-terrorism legislation whichbecame law last June, warrants could be issued for the arrest of a person who "will commit" a terrorism-related offence. Now warrants can be issued for a person who "may" commit an act of terrorism.

RCMP have alsoconfiscatedHabib'spassport, his lawyer told CBC News.

Gatineau bail hearing

Habibisseeking bail in a Gatineau courtroom, after he was charged with uttering threats, harassment, being in possession of a false driver's licence and making a fake ID.

He was arrested after a Gatineau woman complained he threatened her, including a car bomb threat.

The bail hearing was adjourned on Thursday afternoon and is expected to resume on Tuesday.

If Habib is granted bail, he will be transferred to Montreal under the warrant.