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Canada's Bill C-9 Sparks Controversy Over Bible Quotes

3/31/2026

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In late March 2026, social media claimed Canada criminalized reading or quoting the Bible after Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act.
Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, had not yet become law and would remove defense for religious expression in hate-propaganda.
The bill defines hatred narrowly and permits religious statements in public discourse unless they incite hatred.
As of March 30, 2026, Bill C-9 remained under consideration in the Senate.

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Story summary

In late March 2026, social media claimed Canada criminalized reading or quoting the Bible after Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act.
Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, had not yet become law and would remove defense for religious expression in hate-propaganda.
The bill defines hatred narrowly and permits religious statements in public discourse unless they incite hatred.
As of March 30, 2026, Bill C-9 remained under consideration in the Senate.