NEWS & STORIES
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Federal government tables hate-crime bill with new offences and process changes
Bill proposes removing Attorney General consent for hate-propaganda charges and creating new offences, including for displaying certain terrorism or hate symbols.
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Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, says Justice Minister Sean Fraser
After Bill C-63 died on the order paper, the government says it will revisit the online-safety framework and consider changes before reintroducing it.
Link: CBC News
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Hate-crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says
Civil liberties advocates warn the proposal’s new intimidation/obstruction offences could chill peaceful demonstrations around community institutions.
Image: Canadian Press via CityNews Vancouver
