Secure Canada Report on Bill C-9

In September 2025, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-9 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code — hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), which seeks to address rising hate crimes and extremism.

Secure Canada has expressed qualified support for Bill C-9, conditional on the adoption of key amendments to strengthen its impact. Read our full report on this bill, including recommendations on how it can be improved to better protect Canadians and our democratic values.