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Bill C-9 — Loi modifiant le Code criminel (propagande haineuse, crime haineux et accès à des lieux religieux ou culturels)

Loi visant à lutter contre la haine

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Introduced Sep 19, 2025·Last discussed Apr 30, 2026
Résumé

Ce projet de loi, nommé Loi modifiant le Code criminel (propagande haineuse, crime haineux et accès à des lieux religieux ou culturels) et portant le numéro C-9, vise à changer les règles concernant la haine au Canada. Il s'attaque à trois aspects principaux. Premièrement, il crée une nouvelle infraction pour la promotion volontaire de la haine par l'affichage de symboles haineux, comme des symboles nazis, dans des lieux publics. Deuxièmement, il introduit une nouvelle infraction pour les crimes motivés par la haine, ce qui permet d'imposer des peines plus sévères lorsque la haine est un facteur motivant dans la commission d'autres crimes. Troisièmement, il crée une nouvelle infraction pour l'intimidation qui empêche l'accès à des lieux de culte religieux ou culturels, ou à des cimetières. Ce projet de loi affecte plusieurs groupes de personnes. Il affecte ceux qui propagent la haine, car il leur impose des conséquences plus sévères. Il affecte également les groupes identifiables qui sont ciblés par la haine, car il offre une protection accrue contre les crimes haineux et l'intimidation. De plus, il affecte les personnes qui fréquentent des lieux de culte religieux ou culturels, car il vise à assurer leur accès en toute sécurité à ces lieux. Ce projet de loi est important car il vise à lutter contre la haine et à protéger les communautés vulnérables. Il envoie un message clair que la haine n'est pas tolérée au Canada et que les crimes motivés par la haine seront punis plus sévèrement. Il vise également à protéger la liberté de religion et de culture en assurant l'accès en toute sécurité aux lieux de culte et aux centres culturels. Le projet de loi C-9 est actuellement à la deuxième lecture au Sénat. Il a été proposé par l'honorable Sean Fraser.

What MPs Are Saying
Conservative
Larry BrockConservativeNeutre

I want the committee to study Bill C-9 and also keep studying changes to bail and sentencing at the same time. I think both are important and we can do both.

Liberal
Sean FraserLiberalAppuie

I think it's important for people in Canada to live freely, no matter who they are. Hate is a problem, and it's getting worse. This bill adds new crimes to protect people, especially at religious places, and makes it a crime to promote hate. I hope you will study this bill, which will help protect minority groups.

Bloc Québécois
Christine NormandinBloc QuébécoisNeutre

I am asking the Conservative member if they think two meetings are enough to hear from people about this big bill. It seems like there were not many meetings because of delays on another bill.

In the News
Senate hears calls for Liberal anti-hate bill to include 'residential school denialism,' hammer and sickle
National Post·May 28

Some people want the government to add "residential school denialism" and the hammer and sickle to a new anti-hate law. The law already bans symbols connected to terrorist groups and the swastika. Adding these symbols could make it illegal to publicly deny the harm caused by residential schools or display symbols of communism.

Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
CBC News·Apr 21Neutral

Canadian Senators want the government to do more to fight antisemitism. They are asking the government to bring back a special envoy and create a task force to deal with hate crimes. This is because there has been an increase in hate crimes against Jewish people.

This article focuses on senators' concerns about antisemitism and their recommendations to combat hate.

The article accurately reflects the senators' recommendations and the general aims of Bill C-9.

Jewish community top target for reported religion-based hate crimes, Senate committee finds
Globe and Mail·Apr 21Leans supportive

A Senate committee found that Jewish people are the most common target of hate crimes based on religion in Canada. The committee suggests creating a special group to fight antisemitism. This is important because it shows that antisemitism is a growing problem in Canada and the government is looking for ways to stop it.

This article focuses on the Jewish community and the rise of antisemitism in Canada.

The article accurately reflects the proposed law's aim to combat hate crimes and protect religious sites.

Anti-hate bill that provoked bitter debate over religious freedom passes the Commons
Globe and Mail·Mar 26Mixed

A new law about hate speech has passed in the House of Commons. The law was controversial because some people worried it could limit religious freedom. Now, the Senate will vote on whether to make it a law.

This article focuses on the debate between religious freedom and preventing hate speech.

The article accurately describes the main points of Bill C-9.

Where This Lands on Key Issues

Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about

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Bill Quality
Solid

This proposed law aims to combat hate by targeting hate symbols and protecting access to religious and cultural spaces. It also creates a new offense for crimes motivated by hate, which could lead to tougher sentences, but it may be hard to prove what motivates someone.

Things to Watch For

  • It's not clear how strictly the definition of 'hatred' will be applied in court.
  • The law doesn't specify who decides what is a 'legitimate purpose' for displaying hate symbols.
  • There may be challenges in proving that a crime was truly motivated by hate, as opposed to other factors.
  • The law does not address hate speech online outside of displaying specific hate symbols.
  • The law does not define what constitutes 'administrative, social, cultural or sports activities or events'.
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