What Is the Religious Belief Defence? What to Know About Proposed Change to Canada's Hate Crime Law

Canadian Lawmakers Move to Remove Religious Protections from Hate Speech Laws

Canadian lawmakers appear poised to eliminate longstanding religious protections from the nation’s hate speech statutes. A shift that critics warn could expose Christians to prosecution for expressing biblical views on marriage, sexuality, and other faith-based beliefs.

What is the religious belief defence? What to know about proposed change to Canada's hate crime law

The federal Liberals have struck a deal to pass their hate crime reform bill by eliminating the special defence of religious belief.

What’s the Controversy Surrounding the Hate Crime Bill and Amendments Impacting Religion?

News Analysis The Liberal government appeared to have found a way early this week to pass its controversial hate crime bill by reportedly agreeing to Bloc Québécois amendments to remove the religious defence to hate speech, but backlash was quick and came from multiple sides. The government’s position now appears in limbo, with the cancellation of a Dec. 4 House of Commons justice committee meeting, where the amendments were supposed to be table…