Proposed Canadian “hate speech” law Bill C-36 would allow someone to take another to court if they feel they will post something hateful online.
Critics have noted the bill’s broad definition of “hateful,” and the fact that it will allow someone to be reported for something they are yet to do.
The draft bill states: "A person may, with the Attorney General's consent, lay an information before a provincial court judge if the person fears on reasonable grounds that another person will commit (a) an offense under section 318 [pushing for genocide] or subsection 319" [inciting or promoting hate].
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create a recognizance to keep the peace relating to hate propaganda and hate
crime and to define “hatred” for the purposes of two hate propaganda offences. It also makes related amendments to the Youth
Criminal Justice Act," the bill says.
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