Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
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Couple faces gun, theft, drug charges after Fort Saskatchewan stop
RCMP in Fort Saskatchewan have charged a couple after a stolen vehicle stop yielded a firearm, drugs, and stolen property. Get the details on the December 2nd incident.
Ottawa man, 23, charged with child exploitation offenses
Ottawa Police have laid child exploitation material charges against a 23-year-old local man. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Liberals stall hate speech bill debate, risk Bloc support
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Ontario teen, 19, faces child pornography charges
A 19-year-old man from Northern Ontario faces serious charges related to child pornography. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges laid.
Youths with Tasers arrested in Ottawa transit station attack
Ottawa police arrested three youths following hate-motivated harassment and assaults involving conducted energy weapons at Billings Bridge Station. A witness who intervened was also threatened.
Critics Warn of 'Ever-Expanding' Liberal Anti-Hate Bill
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
Three Youths Charged in Ottawa Hate Crime
Ottawa police have laid charges against three youths following a hate-motivated incident at Billings Bridge station. Get the latest details on the investigation and community response.
Groups demand Liberals drop hate crime bill over protest concerns
A coalition is calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its proposed hate crime legislation, arguing it could criminalize legitimate protest. Justice Minister Sean Fraser faces pressure.
Minister: Religion should not be exempt from hate speech law
Liberal Minister Marc Miller argues religious groups should not be exempt from Canada's hate speech legislation. The statement was made in Ottawa on December 2, 2025. Read the details.
Suspect sought for GO station sex assault; cops probe death threats
Toronto Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault at Kennedy GO station in September. A separate investigation has led to hate-motivated threat charges.
Toronto man arrested for alleged online hate threats
Toronto Police have arrested a man following an investigation into alleged hate-motivated threats made online against members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. The arrest occurred on December 2, 2025.
Liberal Minister Supports Removing Hate Speech Religious Exemption
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Minister: Religion not a defence for hate speech
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Bill C-9 Removes Religious Text Defence from Hate Speech Laws
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
Poilievre: Removal of Religious Hate-Speech Exemption an Assault
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
Two charged in York storage locker break-ins
York Regional Police have charged two individuals following a string of alleged storage locker break-ins. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges.
P.E.I. youths face 20 charges for stolen vehicle joyride
Two youths from Prince Edward Island are confronting 20 criminal charges following an alleged stolen vehicle joyriding incident. Get the full details on the charges and police response.
Ottawa's Bubble Bylaw Called a Waste of Time and Resources
Critics argue Ottawa's proposed 'bubble bylaw' is redundant and threatens free expression, as federal Bill C-9 already addresses hate crimes. Read why this local measure should be scrapped.
Sentencing for Ottawa Holocaust Monument Vandalism
A sentencing hearing is scheduled today for the man who defaced Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint. Get the latest details on the case and its significance.
Deal Removes Religious Exemption from Hate-Speech Laws
The Liberal government has agreed to remove the 'sincerely held' religious belief exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support for Bill C-9. Learn about the key changes and political implications.
Man charged in racist Metro Vancouver transit attacks
Transit Police charge suspect in multiple racially motivated assaults on Metro Vancouver public transit. Authorities confirm attacks were random and hate-driven.
Child Approached by Driver in Weston; Police Search
Toronto Police seek a blue Volkswagen Passat driver after a child was offered a ride in Weston. Separate charges laid in Mississauga child luring, Hamilton sex assault, and hate-motivated attack.
Carlson Challenges Morgan to Use Gay Slur On Air
Tucker Carlson dared Piers Morgan to utter a gay slur during discussion about UK free speech suppression. Watch the controversial exchange unfold.
Harvey Milk mural vandalized in Salt Lake City
A mural honoring LGBTQ+ rights pioneer Harvey Milk was vandalized along the Salt Lake City street named after him. Authorities are investigating the incident that has sparked community outrage.
Two men charged in Hamilton transgender assault
Hamilton police have laid charges against two men following what authorities describe as a vicious assault against a transgender person. Learn about the case details and community response.
B.C. man charged in illegal gaming house money laundering
A British Columbia man faces money laundering charges following police raid on illegal gaming operation. Learn about the investigation and charges in this exclusive report.
Hamilton police search suspects in transgender assault
Hamilton police are investigating an alleged hate-motivated assault against a transgender person in Hess Village. Two suspects remain at large following the October 25 incident.
Paige Spiranac Gets Death Threats After Golf Incident
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac breaks her silence on the 'vile' online hate and tens of thousands of death threats she received after a rules controversy at the Internet Invitational.
Antisemitic graffiti found at University of Guelph residence
A University of Guelph student discovered antisemitic graffiti on their residence door. Campus authorities are investigating the hate incident that occurred in November 2025.
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