CIJA Responds to New Anti-Hate Legislation

Ottawa, ON – September 19, 2025 – Today, the Government of Canada tabled legislation: C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural place). 

In response, Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs released the following statement: 

“This legislative package, tabled in the first week of Parliament, is an important signal of government action to confront serious threats facing Canada’s Jewish community. 

“No Canadian should be targeted when dropping their kids off at school, visiting an elderly parent, or attending religious services. 

“This legislation reflects core Canadian values: the right to live safely, free from hate, violence, and extremism. 

 “We encourage all parties to engage in this legislation with the seriousness this moment demands. We will carefully review the legislation and will be active throughout the legislative process.  

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