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ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights to deliver opening remarks on Bill C-9 and Canada’s response to hate-motivated crime and extremism.

Panelists at Beth Tikvah Synagogue discussed the alarming level of antisemitism in Canada, the role of antizionism and extremism, and the need for stronger law enforcement, education, and community engagement to confront hate.

A clear, actionable wishlist outlining the concrete steps the Province of Ontario can take now to address antisemitism across post-secondary institutions, K–12 education, and public order policing.

ALCCA’s resource hub on Bill C-9 (Combatting Hate Act), featuring a plain-language explainer, coalition positions, parliamentary submissions, testimony, and legal analysis addressing key issues in the public debate.

A detailed legal analysis examining the debate surrounding Bill C-9 (Combatting Hate Act) and the proposed removal of the religious exemption defence to wilful promotion of hatred. The article corrects misinformation at both ends of the debate, explains how the offence and its defences actually operate in law, and urges parliamentarians not to be distracted from strengthening existing hate speech laws.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler addresses inaccurate claims made during recent Senate testimony related to the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism and the realities of antisemitism in Canada. Drawing on his supplementary submissions to the Senate Human Rights Committee, he provides an evidence-based correction as ALCCA continues its engagement on Bill C-9. Read more to see what was misstated – and why accuracy matters.

We’re sharing the following resources to help clarify key concepts, address misinformation, and support informed, accurate engagement on the issue of Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR).

Watch the recording of Community Briefing: Making Sense of Canada’s Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) – a highly attended session featuring leading legal experts explaining what the proposed legislation means for Canadians, its real-world impact on combatting antisemitism and hate, and how communities can advocate for stronger protections.

Canada’s proposed Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) introduces new hate-motivated offences, stronger penalties, and changes to how hate crimes are prosecuted. This explainer breaks down what the Bill means for your community – from protecting access to places of worship to addressing hate symbols and ensuring safeguards for free expression.

What happens after you report a hate crime in Canada? Part 2 of our series explains the process, from initial police response to investigation by hate crime units, and outlines the rights of victims under Canadian law.