Hate Speech
Canada moves Bill C-9 ‘Combatting Hate Act’ toward final passage, expanding hate-related Criminal Code offences
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Canada’s Parliament is advancing Bill C-9, the government’s “Combatting Hate Act,” which would amend the Criminal Code to add new offences tied to hate-motivated crimes, restrict certain hate or terrorism symbols displayed in public, and strengthen protections for access to religious or cultural places. The bill has passed the House of Commons and has been before the Senate, with final timing and the fate of Senate changes dependent on further parliamentary votes.
Ethiopian media authority officials have released a national report highlighting intensified efforts to curb hate speech and disinformation on social media. The report examines high-engagement content on platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X and YouTube. Authorities emphasize ongoing advancements in monitoring and response mechanisms.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's recent comment advising Hindus to shortchange Muslim drivers has drawn sharp criticism for promoting division. The remark, made amid upcoming elections, highlights a broader trend of inflammatory rhetoric against minorities in Indian politics. Critics argue it undermines national unity at a time when communal tensions are rising.