Canada faces a troubling moment when the federal government claims to be fighting hate, yet directs its energy toward policing faith instead of confronting the violence already happening on our streets. Bill C-9 was supposed to deal with genuine threats. It was meant to ban public displays of swastikas and terrorist insignia, and create stronger penalties for intimidation. Most of that is already covered by existing law, which tells you this bill is more political show than real action. But the compromise the Liberals appear willing to make to get this bill passed crosses a line no government should ever cross in a free country.

The Bloc Québécois wants the Criminal Code’s longstanding protection for religious expression removed.

Today, someone accused of promoting hatred can defend them

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