The Criminal Code of Canada, in section 319, creates the offence of wilfully promoting hatred. And the courts, in hearing prosecutions under this section, have demanded a very high standard of proof from the crown. The crown is obliged to lead evidence that demonstrates that the accused actually intended and did attempt to promote hatred, which the courts have defined as abhorrence and detestation against an identifiable group of people. There is a vast gap between that and offending someone or hurting someone's feelings.
On June 18th, 2009. See this statement in context.