Bill C-9 is now in the Senate, with a 2nd reading vote that just concluded, and is now at Committee.
This is a critical window.
Here’s what you need to know:
The bill has already had multiple days of debate
Senators are hearing from Canadians — calls and emails are getting through, but the call volume has dropped significantly.
There is agreement: hate crimes must be addressed
But there is division: is C-9 the right way to do it?
No amendments have been introduced yet
One proposal could make it easier to prosecute by removing Attorney General oversight - this is not a good thing.
Most concerning:
The removal of protections for sincerely held religious beliefs was NOT in the original bill — it was added later, without proper consultation
Senator Yonah Martin has been a strong voice calling for a second look at this change.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
This isn’t about defending hate.
It’s about protecting the ability to:
Preach Scripture
Teach biblical convictions
Speak in good faith without fear of criminal consequence
YOUR NEXT STEP (DO THIS TODAY)
Call Senators (start local, then committee members)
Sign the petition again
Tell 5 people to take action
Pray — seriously, don’t skip this
FINAL WORD
It’s not over.
It’s not decided.
The next 72 hours matter.
