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Canada passed new hate crime laws targeting Nazi and terrorist symbols, with up to 10-year sentences for bias-motivated crimes, while protecting free protest.
Canada introduced new hate crime legislation on September 19, 2025, criminalizing the willful promotion of hate through symbols linked to Nazi ideology or designated terrorist organizations, with penalties up to two years in prison.
The bill adds a hate crime layer to existing offences, increasing sentences for crimes motivated by bias, with maximum penalties of 10 years for serious acts like intimidation or obstruction.
It does not create "bubble zones" around buildings, which remain under provincial or municipal control, and emphasizes protection of peaceful protest and religious gatherings.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser stated enforcement will depend on context and intent, not blanket bans.
While supported by Jewish advocacy groups concerned about rising antisemitism, some civil liberties and pro-Palestinian organizations have raised concerns over expanded police powers and potential impacts on free expression.
The full bill text was not available at announcement.
Canadá aprobó nuevas leyes de crímenes de odio dirigidas a símbolos nazis y terroristas, con penas de hasta 10 años por delitos motivados por prejuicios, mientras protege la libertad de protesta.