Justice committee  The major concern is that this kind of a speech can incite to hate. It has to be looked at objectively: it will reasonably incite people to hate or to show contempt for the specified group. That is the concern. There doesn't have to be a victim yet. The whole purpose of these p

Justice committee  It's not even sanctioning. This is about correcting an ill that is going on. This is about remedying a problem that could proliferate, that is being spread in society and could incite hatred and contempt.

Justice committee  That is not critical to this particular piece, no.

Justice committee  Sure. I'd be happy to. As I articulated in my submission, the whole purpose behind the Human Rights Act , as Mr. Freiman has indicated, is to help improve societies and to help change the behaviour. It's also to correct the harm that has been done. Also, it provides the ability

Justice committee  Thank you. You've received our submission. This morning I'd like to provide a synopsis of CBA's concerns with Bill C-304 and reiterate our recommendations. The CBA has a keen interest in and supports the work and operation of not only the Canadian Human Rights Commission and t