Bill C-9’s proposed removal of the ‘good faith defence’ in religious speech ‘doesn’t mean that there’s going to be a chilling effect on religion or religious speech,’ says criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee.
Critics of the government’s anti-hate bill now working its way through the Senate are concerned about possible infringement on “fundamental freedoms” due to vague wording, but legal experts argue the bill won’t criminalize Bible passages or legitimate displays of symbols…
