Bill would criminalize hate mischief at schools, JCCs

Parliament is considering a private member’s bill that would broaden the scope of Canada’s anti-hate laws by criminalizing hate-based mischief aimed at schools, day care centres, seniors residences, community centres and cultural facilities that are associated with minority groups.

Currently, vandalism and other hate mischief against religious sites such as churches, synagogues or cemeteries is a specific offence with specific penalties. But the designation doesn’t extend to schools or community centres associated with identifiable groups.

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