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Bill C-9 Sparks Debate Over Religious Speech Limits

4/7/2026

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  • Critics say Bill C-9 could criminalize quoting the Bible and curb religious speech after it passed the House of Commons.
  • Justice Minister Sean Fraser introduced Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, to expand hate speech laws.
  • Supporters, including some Jewish advocacy groups, say the bill targets antisemitism.
  • Fraser maintains the bill does not threaten religious freedom.
  • The implications for faith communities remain contentious.