A wide range of Canadian communities are opposing Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, which the Liberal Party is rushing through Parliament. The Justice Committee tabled its report – modified in the face of opposition – in the House of…
“A ruling by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal which imposed a penalty of $750,000 on a trans heretic is as chilling in its implication as it is draconian in its punishment.” – Michael Higgins, National Post, February 24 “A…
A number of religious groups have expressed serious concern about the Liberal government’s determination to follow the lead of the Bloc Québécois on Bill C-9, “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious…
Hate speech – and reactions to hate speech – confront us, in Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Following is an introduction to a timely and relevant report by Janet Epp Buckingham, followed by two excerpts. On 30 October…