Justice minister suggests Liberals could limit debate to push through stalled hate speech bill
Canadian Justice Minister Sean Fraser indicated that the Liberal government may limit debate on a stalled hate speech bill to fulfill their campaign promises.
Conservatives say Liberals are ‘gaslighting’ with ‘clarifying language’ for contentious hate speech bill
The Conservative Party in Canada accuses the Liberals of manipulating language to downplay concerns regarding a contentious hate speech bill, Bill C-9, which faces criticism over its implications for religious freedom.
Liberals willing to amend hate bill to clarify reading religious texts isn’t hate, Fraser says, accusing Conservatives of obstruction
The Liberal government is prepared to amend its hate bill to clarify that reading religious texts does not constitute hate speech, amidst accusations against the Conservatives for obstructing the bill's progress.
'Information on trade deals given to MPs by Trump, this is an insult to Parliament', Kharge attacks government
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong attack on the government during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, questioning the governors' actions and accusing the Karnataka governor of blocking the hate speech bill while drawing comparisons between the current depreciation of the rupee and historical remarks made by PM Modi.
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill: Has the legislation created bitterness in the name of hate?
The Governor of Karnataka has sent the 'Hate Speech Bill, 2025' to the President for review, emphasizing that while preventing hate is important, it should not come at the cost of freedom of expression.
Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows
The Albanese government's draft hate speech laws may allow individuals to defend their actions by claiming they were quoting from a religious text.