What’s Behind the Controversy Over the Liberals’ Hate Crime Bill—and Why Debate Is Being Curtailed

A controversial piece of legislation that would remove the religious defence to hate speech from the Criminal Code has been stuck in committee for several months, but now looks set to pass quickly. Bill C-9, known as the Combatting Hate Act, would create new criminal offences targeting intimidation and the obstruction of access to places [...]
2026-03-10 01:48:28