CMPAC Brief on the Proposed Amendment to Remove the “Good-Faith Religious Text” Defence in s.319 of the Criminal Code (Bill C-9 Amendment)

Friday, December 5, 2025 Executive Summary In this brief, CMPAC provides input on the proposed amendment to Bill C-9 that would repeal the “good-faith” religious-text defence under s.319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code. CMPAC represents diverse Muslim communities across Canada and conducts research on structural Islamophobia, and the protection of our civil liberties and our constitutional […]

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Urgent Call for Party Leaders’ Commitment on Palestine and Civil Liberties

April 3, 2025 The Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada – [email protected]  The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Opposition, Conservative Party – [email protected]  The Honourable Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party – [email protected]  The Honourable Yves-François Blanchet, Leader of the Bloc Québécois – [email protected] The Honourable Elizabeth May, Leader of the […]

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