OTTAWA — Canada's special envoy for combatting antisemitism says she's"very interested" in exploring the idea of removing religion as a possible defence against hate speech charges.
Jewish leaders, students and faculty have been voicing concerns over an increase in hate speech and violence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war last fall. Members of Parliament asked Lyons about the role police and prosecutors play in laying hate speech charges, and whether Criminal Code changes are needed.
During a demonstration in Montreal last fall, the imam prayed in Arabic for God"to take care of the aggressor Zionists."
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