Article By Frank Bergman
Canada has taken a major step toward enforcing chilling restrictions on religious expression after lawmakers passed controversial legislation that will criminalize quoting parts of the Bible under the globalist government’s “hate speech” laws.
Members of Parliament approved Bill C-9, dubbed the “Combatting Hate Act,” in a 186–137 vote.
The ruling Liberal Party and left-wing Bloc Québécois MPs are pushing the measure through.
The bill now heads to the Senate, widely seen as a formality given its Liberal-aligned makeup.
Religious Protections Stripped Out
The legislation has drawn fierce backlash after a key religious exemption was removed.
The move has opened the door to potential prosecution of faith-based speech.
The bill was introduced by Justice Minister Sean Fraser.
It has since been fast-tracked through Parliament.
Any debate on the legislation was shut down at the earlier stages.
A last-minute effort by Conservative MPs to amend the bill and restore protections failed.
A @CPC_HQ amendment at 3rd reading of Bill #C9 was defeated. #cdnpoli
— In the Chamber (@HoCChamber) March 25, 2026
✅❌Vote result and more: https://t.co/LSYwOGXODa
Warnings of Targeting Christians
Faith leaders and advocacy groups are sounding the alarm.
Campaigns Manager David Cooke of Campaign Life Coalition warned the law could usher in a new era of persecution:
“With the passage of Bill C-9 in the House, Christians and pro-life advocates will almost certainly face an entirely new level of hostility, as the door swings open to actual persecution under a cloak of supposed legality.”
Cooke said the bill, while framed as targeting “hate,” could empower authorities to pursue charges against individuals expressing traditional religious beliefs.
“We must prepare for the battle ahead,” he added.
Senate Battle Ahead
Jack Fonseca warned that stopping the bill in the Senate will be difficult.
Fonseca noted that former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed many of the senators, and they all remain loyal to the globalist agenda.
“The battle to defend religious freedom in Canada has now moved to the Senate,” Fonseca said.
Fonseca is now calling on Canadians to mobilize opposition through direct outreach and public pressure.
Constitutional Concerns Raised
Critics, including constitutional experts, have warned that the law would grant sweeping authority to police and courts to act against individuals accused of causing “harm” or offense through speech.
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has also condemned the removal of religious protections.
The group is urging lawmakers to reverse course before it’s too late.
A Defining Moment for Free Speech
Opponents argue the legislation marks a devastating turning point.
Passing such laws will shift Canada toward a system where expressing traditional religious views could carry legal consequences.
With the Senate vote looming, the fight now moves to the final stage.
For many critics, the stakes are clear.
Concerns are now growing that longstanding protections for religious expression will not survive.
It is now becoming increasingly likely that Canada’s religious freedom will be replaced by a legal framework that places limits on what can be said, even from the pulpit.
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