(Western Standard) A proposed federal law restricting street protests outside synagogues could “curb the civil liberties of millions,” the legal director of the National Council of Canadian Muslims told MPs.
Blacklock’s Reporter says Nusaiba Al Azem appeared before the Commons justice committee to discuss Bill C-9, which would amend the Criminal Code to ban public displays of terrorist symbols, such as Hamas flags, and criminalize obstruction intended to intimidate worshippers at religious or cultural institutions.
“The bill has many shortcomings that are alarming for our organization,” Al Azem said.
“Much of this bill looks like it is attacking the freedom of the 64% of Canadians who believe Israel has committed a genocide in Gaza and have taken to the streets over the last two years to protest Canada’s complicity.”
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