The Liberal government is set to amend Canada’s hate-speech laws by removing religious exemptions to gain support from the Bloc Québécois for Bill C-9, which aims to address hate and terror symbols. This change will eliminate immunity for hate speech based on religious texts and is part of a broader effort to combat rising hate incidents. Additionally, the Liberals plan to retract a proposal that would have allowed hate propaganda charges without provincial attorney general approval, responding to concerns from critics. The amendments are expected to pass, although the timeline for committee debate remains uncertain.
