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C-9 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
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- Status
- Royal Assent Received
- Sponsor
- Sean Fraser
- Introduced
- 2025-09-19
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
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.
Stage timeline
Royal assent
2026-06-18
Third reading
2026-06-04Senate
Report stage
2026-06-03Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-06-02Senate
Second reading
2026-04-30Senate
First reading
2026-03-26Senate
Third reading
2026-03-25House
Report stage
2026-03-23House
Consideration in committee
2026-03-13House
Second reading
2025-10-01House
First reading
2025-09-19House
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