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C-9An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)

C-⁠9, Parliament of Canada: Royal assent received, last recorded June 18, 2026.

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Where it stands

Status
Royal assent received
Sponsor
Sean Fraser
Introduced
Session
45-1

Policy areas

What it does

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Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, is a House Government Bill that amends the Criminal Code to address hate propaganda, hate crimes, and access to religious or cultural places. Introduced in the House of Commons in September 2025, it passed through both chambers and received Royal Assent on June 18, 2026. The bill's long title indicates it targets criminal law provisions related to hateful conduct and the protection of religious and cultural spaces.

Official text

Stages so far

  1. Royal assent

  2. Third reading, Senate

  3. Report stage, Senate

  4. Consideration in committee, Senate

  5. Second reading, Senate

  6. First reading, Senate

  7. Third reading, House

  8. Report stage, House

  9. Consideration in committee, House

  10. Second reading, House

  11. First reading, House

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