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Canada's new hate crime bill targets symbols of groups like Hezbollah, sparking debate after a band was barred over a disputed flag display.
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.
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.
The decision, announced without standard immigration procedures, drew criticism for lack of transparency.
While some groups support the bill as vital to combat hate, others warn it could suppress pro-Palestinian expression.
The controversy highlights tensions between national security, anti-hate efforts, and the protection of free expression in Canada.
El nuevo proyecto de ley de crímenes de odio de Canadá tiene como objetivo los símbolos de grupos como Hezbolá, lo que provocó un debate después de que una banda fuera prohibida por una exhibición de bandera controvertida.