Professor warns against Liberal bill that could criminalize Bible: ‘Open season on Christians’
A Canadian professor has raised concerns about Bill C-9, which could criminalize quoting the Bible in certain contexts. He argues that the bill would lead to increased discrimination against Christians in Canada. The legislation has faced backlash from various groups, including religious leaders and political figures.
- ▪Professor David Haskel warns that Bill C-9 would criminalize religious expression when quoting the Bible.
- ▪The bill has been criticized for potentially allowing the government to target individuals based on their beliefs.
- ▪Haskel cites past discrimination against Christians, such as the case of Trinity Western University being denied accreditation.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 20:43:11 +0000 |
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News Professor warns against Liberal bill that could criminalize Bible: ‘Open season on Christians’ Liberals’ Bill C-9 ‘will lead to even more discrimination against Christians in Canada,’ Professor David Haskel said, joining a growing number of Canadians pushing back against the measure. AnthonyMurdoch 0 Anthony Murdoch Comments 0 Wed May 27, 2026 - 4:43 pm EDT OTTAWA (LifeSiteNews) — A well-respected Canadian academic warned that a Liberal bill that effectively criminalizes religious expression and belief when quoting parts of the Bible would lead to an “open season on Christians” in Canada if it becomes law.
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