"The Liberal government is introducing new legislation on Friday to make it a crime to intentionally promote hatred against identifiable groups in public using certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols like swastikas, CBC News has learned. A source with knowledge of the government's plan says the change includes symbols associated with terrorist entities on Canada's list which includes the Proud Boys, Hamas and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps."
"The new bill is part of the government's promise to address a rise in hate incidents in Canada including antisemitism and Islamophobia. The government is facing criticism from the Conservatives that it's failed to take action after calls from communities for help over the past two years. Jewish and Muslim groups say they've waited far too long for additional protection after reporting a spike in acts of violence, vandalism and hate aimed at them, their places of worship and other buildings."
The Liberal government will introduce legislation to criminalize intentional public promotion of hatred using certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols. The change includes symbols associated with terrorist entities on Canada's list, including the Proud Boys, Hamas and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The law would make it a crime, for example, to promote hatred against Jewish people using Hamas flags or swastikas outside a synagogue. The bill targets willful intimidation and obstruction of people entering places of worship, cultural community centres and schools. Police-reported hate crimes rose from 2,646 incidents in 2020 to 4,882 in 2024. The legislation also aims to reduce political barriers and red tape in laying hate propaganda charges.
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