As of April 2026, the Canadian House of Commons passed Bill C-9, proposed by MPs from the Liberal Party and the Bloc Québécois, also known as the “Combatting Hate Act.” Many, however, are now labeling this bill as an attempt to criminalize Christianity and the Bible. While Bill C-9 does not explicitly ban the Bible, prohibit reading it, or make it illegal to quote scripture, it does seek to amend the Criminal Code by strengthening penalties for “hate speech” and redefining “hatred.” 

The bill specifically targets discussions related to homosexuality and gender, aiming to criminalize religious expression that quotes the Bible on these topics. Although the stated purpose of the bill is to reduce antisemitism, Islamophobia, and homophobia, critics argue that it is contributing to the rise of anti-Christian sentiment globally and prosecuting individuals who were previously protected.

Despite the bill not yet being passed in the Senate and not yet becoming law, the majority of Canadian MPs voted in favor of it, with a vote tally of 186–137. However, in a rare display of unity, Conservative, NDP, and Green Party MPs opposed the bill. Meanwhile, various critics, including some religious and civil liberties groups, continue to speak out against what they see as an anti-Christian legislative measure.