I'm pretty disappointed the NDP voted against this. Most of the hate and abuse I've received for being LGBTQ has been from people citing their religion.

People should not be able to hide behind religious exemptions to commit hate crimes. They also should not be able to hide behind their religion to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

I'm tired of 'religious freedom' being used as an excuse to harm, torment and hurt LGBTQ people.

#cdnpoli

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-9-anti-hate-religious-exemption-hate-speech-9.7142455

Contentious anti-hate legislation passes final vote in the House, now moves to Senate | CBC News

The Liberal government's politically contentious new anti-hate bill has passed its final hurdle in the House of Commons and will now go to the Senate.

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@alchemistsstudio

Looking across the border and then reading the government's decisions like this leave me feeling more than anxious--I'm terrified we are becoming a WCN nation

@SnowyCA It's the Liberals who removed the religious exemptions for hate crimes at the BQs request and the NDP who voted against it. It was surprising to me, given the NDP was a longstanding supporter of LGBTQ rights.
I hope we never go back to being a WCN, because that was a horrible way to grow up.

The NDP doesn't seem to know who they are right now. Hopefully the new leader will clarify that, one way or another.

@alchemistsstudio @SnowyCA

@hamishb @SnowyCA

It's a real shame. They are alienating long term supporters.

@alchemistsstudio @hamishb
NDP and Liberals!

The Libs have certainly forgotten who they were. It's all Carney's party now. Sadly.

@SnowyCA @alchemistsstudio

@hamishb @alchemistsstudio
yup, and they forget who helped get them there!
@SnowyCA @hamishb yes!!! PP also being partly responsible because he's so unlikable and awful. Was happy to see the Cons at 27% in a recent poll.
@alchemistsstudio @hamishb
Indeed. ugh, I want him to slither back under a rock.
@SnowyCA @hamishb He's awful. His dad is gay and he has a consistent record of voting against LGBTQ rights and pretends he cares about family values.

@alchemistsstudio @hamishb

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You can slap layer upon layer of paint on an old barn but soon the wood rot will show through again.