Liberals, allies shut down debate on bill about to become law that threatens religious expression
Bill C-9 could remove certain protections in Canada for sincerely held religious beliefs, particularly regarding LGBT issues.
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Articles tagged Combating Hate Act
Liberal MPs reject religious freedom amendment to pro-LGBT ‘hate speech’ bill
Conservative MP Andrew Lawton criticized Liberals for ‘laughing at religious freedom’ during a meeting on Bill C-9, which could criminalize quoting Bible verses on homosexuality.
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Carney Liberals propose ‘clarifying language’ to bill that could ban Bible verses, but questions remain
Conservatives criticized the Liberal amendment to Bill C-9, with MP Andrew Lawton saying the Carney gov’t has not ‘warranted the benefit of the doubt when it comes to matters of conscience.’
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Pro-life groups call for rejection of Canadian bill posing potential threat to religious freedom
Campaign Life Coalition and other pro-life organizations warn that the Combating Hate Act could criminalize quoting parts of the Bible.
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Pro-life MP slams Liberal for saying ‘MAGA religious extremism’ justifies ‘hate speech’ bill
Conservative MP Andrew Lawton said in response to Liberal MP John Paul Danko that Canadians shouldn't be charged for quoting certain verses of the Bible or Torah.
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Pro-life MP says Liberal bill targets Christians by removing religious exemption in hate-speech law
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani called a Canadian bill that would criminalize quoting parts of the Bible 'cultural imperialism targeting Christians, Muslims, and Jews.'
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Leslyn Lewis denounces Liberal ‘hate speech’ proposal that could criminalize quoting Scripture
'Under Bill C-9 a pastor, imam, rabbi, or priest can be investigated or penalized if someone claims that a verse from their Scripture is 'hateful,'' Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis warned.
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Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis slams Liberal plan targeting religious exemption in hate speech bill
Bill C-9 is being called an attempt to criminalize sections of the Bible, Quran, Torah, and other sacred texts in Canada.
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Canadians could be punished for quoting Scripture on homosexuality under new Liberal plan: report
A government insider revealed that amendments to Bill C-9 would remove protections for religious texts, potentially criminalizing sharing Bible passages on homosexuality and abortion.
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Pro-freedom group to expose dangers of Liberal ‘hate crime’ bill before parliamentary committee
The Democracy Fund has been invited to testify before Parliament against Bill C-9, warning that it risks enabling widespread online censorship and criminalizing free speech.
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