Current Version
| Region | Canada |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2017, the Criminal Code was amended to include gender identity or expression as a protected characteristic under hate propaganda laws. |
| Sources | https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2017_13/FullText.html |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (3)
edited by Raven_cake. Setting it as federal law
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
edited by UnknownMiles. adding hate propaganda to clarify and fixing grammar
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| Description | In 2017, the Criminal Code was amended to include gender identity or expression as protected characteristics. | In 2017, the Criminal Code was amended to include gender identity or expression as a protected characteristic under hate propaganda laws. |
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created by UnknownMiles
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1 | Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2017, the Criminal Code was amended to include gender identity or expression as protected characteristics. |
| Sources | https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2017_13/FullText.html |