Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Hamilton Mountain for her question and for her work on the justice file.
A hate crime is targeted not at an individual but at an entire community. With this bill, we are creating a specific offence for hate crimes. We are adding the Supreme Court of Canada's definition of “hatred” to the Criminal Code. Once passed, the law will help condemn hate, punish the perpetrators and protect our communities. Our Liberal government keeps its promises.
Hate has no place in Canada. Canadians deserve to feel safe. I sincerely hope that all parties in the House of Commons will support this very important bill.