‘We’re getting closer’: religious groups lobbying feds say they’re hopeful of progress on stalled Liberal anti-hate bill

Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, has faced delays since it was introduced in the House back in September.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser said on Feb. 24 that the Liberals wish to 'make good' on campaign commitments related to religious protections.

Religious advocacy groups say they are hopeful of finding a way forward for the Liberal government’s contentious and much-delayed anti-hate legislation, following a busy January with the bill comprising a major focus of federal lobbying.

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