The "war on terrorism" is actually a thinly veiled assault on domestic dissent. As the incorporated government of each society becomes increasingly more tyrannical, you will see an increase in policy making for the control of the population at large. Modern "terrorism" ™ is really just a means for these governments to criminalize the people and negate any attempt for the people to stop them.
Switching CSIS (our NSA) to a more aggressive posture.... Up until now, police were the middle men, now it's full out spy agent confrontation. Bigtime monitoring and ability to use "cyber weapons" against perceived threats. CSIS to be given 'power to disrupt,' not arrest, in new anti-terror bill - Politics - CBC News
ter·ror·ism ˈterəˌrizəm/ noun the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. The Harper Government™, a foreign USURPER in de facto power, does not represent me.
There you go... Instill fear in a vulnerable, disarmed population and they will run to government for protection and willingly surrender their freedoms for perceived security.