persecution
Newly passed Bill C-9 disappoints believers and free speech advocates
By Katie O'Malley at Mission Network News
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Canada (MNN) — After a more than nine-month legal journey, Canada’s Bill C-9 (or the Combatting Hatred Act) passed in Parliament on June 17, 2026, just two days before the governing body’s summer recess. It will go into effect June 30. In previous reports this year, we’ve covered Bill C-9's potentia
Key takeaway In previous reports this year, we’ve covered Bill C-9's potential risks, ways Christians could respond prayerfully, and the bill’s significance in a broader global context, including developments in Finland.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Network News ·
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What is this story about? Canada (MNN) — After a more than nine-month legal journey, Canada’s Bill C-9 (or the Combatting Hatred Act) passed in Parliament on June 17, 2026, just two days before the governing body’s summer recess. It will go into effect June 30. In previous reports this year, we’ve covered Bill C-9's potentia
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