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Liberals agree to hit pause on hate crimes bill and prioritize tougher bail bill

On Monday, Liberal members on the House of Commons justice committee paused clause-by-clause study of Bill C-9 to spend the next three meetings reviewing bail and sentencing changes under Bill C-14.
Conservative Party delayed the justice committee over government support for a Bloc Québécois amendment removing a religious belief exemption and offered to fast-track Bill C-14 to end their filibuster.
Bill C-14 would tighten bail rules for various offences, and Conservatives agreed to fast-track its review, while Bill C-9 would create offences to protect places of worship.
While insisting on commitment to the anti-hate bill, Fraser acknowledged uncertainty over when the committee will return to C-9, noting it was introduced soon after the spring election.
Faith and Jewish groups have pressed for quick action this month, citing aggressive conduct at some demonstrations, while the pause reallocates Justice committee time and touches other priorities including the Protecting Victims Act .

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