OTTAWA — As the governing Liberals push to conclude their study of a controversial anti-hate bill, hundreds of Muslim organizations are voicing their opposition to the pace at which the legislation is moving ahead. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementProminent Jewish advocacy groups have championed the new measures as needed to combat the rise in police reported antisemitism. He has also argued that religious freedoms were already guaranteed protection under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“We heard concerns that people wanted more certainty,” the minister said. “We look forward to the justice committee continuing its review of the Combatting Hate Act tomorrow,” wrote Lola Dandybaeva, a spokeswoman for the justice minister.

Source: National Post March 11, 2026 09:05 UTC