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flag Canada's new hate crime bill targets symbols of groups like Hezbollah, sparking debate after a band was barred over a disputed flag display.

flag A proposed Canadian hate crime bill, the Combatting Hate Act, aims to criminalize displaying symbols linked to terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, sparking debate over free speech and overreach. flag The law’s introduction coincided with the exclusion of Northern Irish rap group Kneecap from Canada, allegedly for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert, a claim the band denies. flag The decision, announced without standard immigration procedures, drew criticism for lack of transparency. flag While some groups support the bill as vital to combat hate, others warn it could suppress pro-Palestinian expression. flag The controversy highlights tensions between national security, anti-hate efforts, and the protection of free expression in Canada.

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