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flag Canada debates banning the noose as a hate symbol to combat anti-Black racism, following recent and historical incidents.

flag Black History Month should drive action, advocates say, as Canada debates Bill C-9, a proposed law targeting hate symbols. flag 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. flag Recent incidents, like a 2021 noose found in Nova Scotia, show the symbol remains a tool of intimidation. flag 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.

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