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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.

Jewish community leaders, including ALCCA, issue a joint statement on Bill C-9, urging Parliament to strengthen hate-crime laws, uphold religious freedom, and act urgently to protect Jewish Canadians from rising antisemitism.

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.

Conservative MP Roman Baber has introduced Bill C-257, a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Criminal Code of Canada, creating a new criminal offence of “Wilful Promotion of Terrorist Activity or a Terrorist Group.”

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler urges Canadians to call on the federal government to immediately appoint a new Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism. He warns that the ongoing vacancy has left a critical gap in leadership at a time when antisemitic hate crimes are surging and the IHRA definition is under attack. The editorial highlights the need for strong federal advocacy and invites readers to take action by writing to government officials.

ALCCA shares key recommendations endorsed by 34 member organizations to strengthen Bill C-9 and better protect Canadians from hate-motivated activity.

The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights is examining antisemitism in Canada, building on prior work by the House of Commons. Read opening statements from Secure Canada CEO Sheryl Saperia and Centre for Countering Digital Hate Founder Imran Ahmed, offering critical insights on terrorism, online extremism, and hate in the digital age.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler appeared before The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) as part of its hearings on Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. He welcomed several components of the legislation while identifying areas for improvement to ensure it more effectively combats hatred.

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.