1 of 1
Story summary
- 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.
