Andrew Lawton on Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-9

In the House of Commons on March 9th, 2026. See this statement in context.

Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-9Government Orders

March 9th, 2026 / 12:15 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Lawton Conservative Elgin—St. Thomas—London South, ON

Madam Speaker, the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture said before the justice committee that there is “clear hatred” in some verses of the Bible and Torah, and that quoting these scriptures should invite “discretion for prosecutors to press charges”.

Does the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice agree or disagree?

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