Bill C-531: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)

C-531 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-531 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda) first reading, June 10, 2010 Ms. Demers 403119 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Criminal Code to expand the definition of “identifiable group” in relation to hate propaganda to include any section of the public distinguished by sex. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 3rd Session, 40th Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 house of commons of canada BILL C-531 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: R.S., c. C-46 CRIMINAL CODE 1. Subsection 318(4) of the Criminal Code is replaced by the following: Definition of “identifiable group” (4) In this section, “identifiable group” means any section of the public distinguished by colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex or sexual orientation. COORDINATING AMENDMENT Bill C-389 2. If Bill C-389, introduced in the 2nd session of the 40th Parliament and entitled An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), receives royal assent, then, on the first day on which both section 4 of that Act and section 1 of this Act are in force, subsection 318(4) of the Criminal Code is replaced by the following: Definition of “identifiable group” (4) In this section, “identifiable group” means any section of the public distinguished by colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada