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Canada debates banning the noose as a hate symbol to combat anti-Black racism, following recent and historical incidents.
Black History Month should drive action, advocates say, as Canada debates Bill C-9, a proposed law targeting hate symbols.
Craig Wellington of the Black Opportunity Fund urges the government to explicitly ban the noose as a hate symbol, highlighting Canada’s history of anti-Black racism, including Ku Klux Klan activity in the 1920s and 1930s, such as a 1930 cross-burning in Oakville.
Recent incidents, like a 2021 noose found in Nova Scotia, show the symbol remains a tool of intimidation.
Black-led groups stress that recognizing the noose legally would clarify enforcement, deter hate crimes, and affirm the safety and dignity of Black Canadians, ensuring laws reflect present realities and demonstrate a serious commitment to combating anti-Black racism.
Canadá debate la prohibición de la soga como símbolo de odio para combatir el racismo anti-negro, después de incidentes recientes e históricos.