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Bill C-254 Not yet scheduled

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred against Indigenous peoples)

This bill would add Indigenous peoples as a specifically protected group under the Criminal Code's hate speech provisions, making it illegal to promote hatred against them.

GovernanceIdentityReconciliation

Sponsor · Leah Gazan

What it means for you

Canadians who publicly promote hatred targeting Indigenous peoples could face criminal charges, giving Indigenous communities stronger legal protection against hate speech.

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Its path through Parliament

First reading
Oct 2025
Second reading
Third reading
Senate
Royal Assent