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

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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.