88.10 Hate Propaganda
Whereas, Canada is a country which has been built by citizens of many racial and religious backgrounds; and,
Whereas, The Government of Canada recognizes and supports the multi-cultural nature of Canadian society; and,
Whereas, Recurring propaganda attacks on racial or religious groups in this country subvert the harmonious relationships existing among Canadian citizens of various backgrounds; and,
Whereas, The Criminal Code of Canada under sub-section 281 is provided to protect all citizens from the effects of hate propaganda and the spreading of false news; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to ensure that charges under the Criminal Code are laid promptly whenever the generating of hate propaganda or the spreading of false news occurs against an identifiable group in Canada; and be it further,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to take all necessary steps to ensure that the word “sex” be added to the definition of an “identifiable” group in the sub-section 281.1 of the Criminal Code.