The Liberal government's politically contentious new anti-hate bill has passed its final hurdle in the House of Commons and will now go to the Senate. The Liberals got Bloc support by including a clause that would remove the religious exemption from Canada's hate speech law. WATCH | Fraser says amendment 'will not criminalize faith':Début du widget . Fin du widget . A number of religious groups also raised concerns about the removal of the religious exemption.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2026 15:47 UTC