C-9 , 45th Parliament, 1st session Monday, May 26, 2025, to present
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
Short title:
Combatting Hate Act
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
First reading on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Senate)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Friday, September 19, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Friday, September 19, 2025 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
Sitting 31
Agreed to
(Journals 31)
|
End of stage activity
Committee report presented with amendments, Friday, March 13, 2026
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
Meeting 7 |
Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
Meeting 9 |
Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
Meeting 11 |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
Meeting 12 |
Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
Meeting 13 |
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
Meeting 14 |
Monday, February 23, 2026 |
Meeting 18 |
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
Meeting 19 |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
Meeting 20 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Friday, March 13, 2026 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, Monday, March 23, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, March 23, 2026 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
Sitting 99
Agreed to
(Vote 93)
|
Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Thursday, March 26, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
Second reading
No activity
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 86 — Monday, March 23, 2026
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
- Yeas:
- 188
- Nays:
- 144
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 336
Vote 92 — Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places) (recommittal to a committee)
- Yeas:
- 125
- Nays:
- 188
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 323
Vote 93 — Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
- Yeas:
- 186
- Nays:
- 137
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 333
Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 28) | Sean Fraser (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Response speech(Sitting 28) | Larry Brock (Conservative) |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Response speech(Sitting 28) | Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc Québécois) |
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