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Canadian bishops in a traditional church setting, reflecting on secular hate-speech legislation and the sovereignty of Christ the King.

Canadian Bishops’ Capitulation to Secular Hate-Speech Legislation

Catholic News Agency reports on December 8, 2025, that the Canadian Conference of Catholic “Bishops” (CCCB) and “Cardinal” Francis Leo petition Prime Minister Mark Carney to retain Section 319(3)(b) of Canada’s criminal code. This provision currently exempts “good-faith expressions or opinions based on religious texts” from hate-speech prosecution. The “bishops” warn that removal would create a “chilling effect on religious expression,” fearing clergy could face imprisonment for preaching doctrine. Conservative MP Andrew Lawton welcomed their stance, while Liberal MP Leslie Church accused opponents of “bad faith sabotage.” The Bloc Québécois demands removal of religious exemptions as part of Quebec’s secularist agenda, exemplified by Bill 9 banning prayers in public spaces.

Canada’s War on Religion: State Supremacy Over Divine Law

Catholic News Agency reports (December 2, 2025) that Canadian legislators plan to remove religious exemptions from hate-speech laws, specifically targeting provisions allowing opinions grounded in religious belief. The Liberal Party and Bloc Québécois agreement would criminalize displays of Nazi symbols while eliminating the attorney general’s oversight on hate crime prosecutions. Conservative opposition warns this lowers legal standards for “hatred” and threatens free speech. Christian Legal Fellowship argues the changes undermine constitutional protections, noting Quebec’s recent attempts to ban public prayer. The report occurs amidst Canada’s 2-million-member Catholic decline since 2011 and ongoing assaults on religious charities.