MP John-Paul Danko, P. Eng.
Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas

The Combatting Hate Act (Government of Canada Bill C-9) will strengthen Canada’s criminal laws to address rising hate crimes and protect people attending places of worship, schools, and community spaces from targeted harassment, violence and hate, while maintaining freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and the right to peaceful assembly.

The federal government has introduced the Protecting Victims Rights Act (Bill C-16), one of the most significant updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in generations. This legislation focuses on protecting women and children, criminalizing AI-generated sexual deepfake photos and video, strengthening victims’ rights, and reducing court delays.