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> Just reading what you are quoting, it sounds like 319(1) is not allowing for truth or intent as a defense. With the recent unearthing of the hundreds of bodi
by Teever 5y ago
> Just reading what you are quoting, it sounds like 319(1) is not allowing for truth or intent as a defense.
With the recent unearthing of the hundreds of bodies of children who died in Residential schools that were often run by the Catholic Church many Canadians have been very vocal for their dislike for the Catholic Church.
It will be very interesting to see how law enforcement chooses to enforce these laws when it comes to public dialogue about powerful institutions like the Catholic church.
- perl4ever 5y agoThe law seems to put opinions based on a religious text on an unequal footing with those which are not. In the second item of 319(3).
- stevenicr 5y agoSo the hate speech they seek to quell - the groups espousing it will simply quote old books and sayings to push their agenda. I see where this is going, and sadly some will use the old words to add clout to their hate rather than just espousing as an ignorant fool. unintended consequences coming soon.