Combating Hate - Combating Hate Crimes - Focusing on Hate Crimes

The Liberal Party issued a statement earlier this month regarding combating hate, a copy of which was sent to Arab Canada News, stating:

There is no place for hate in Canada. That's why our government is investing $273.6 million in the Canadian Action Plan to Combat Hate so we can create safer communities for everyone. The measures include:

Funding to support police colleges to increase training on dealing with hate crimes

$28 million for the federal victim strategy to provide support to victims following hate crimes

Funding to support the hate crimes task force

Support for developing and delivering specialized training for Crown prosecutors on the unique dynamics of hate crimes

Combating Hate - Focusing on Addressing Racism

There is no place for hate in Canada. That's why our government is investing $273.6 million in the Canadian Action Plan to Combat Hate so we can create safer communities for everyone. The measures include:

       More funding for the Narrative Change Fund to reflect diversity in our arts and culture

$25 million to support hate crime prevention programs and strengthen cultural connections and community activities

Enhancing the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)

The federal government keeps communities safe by making the Security Infrastructure Program a permanent program! We are also enhancing the program with an additional $32 million and cutting red tape to facilitate community organizations' access to the support they need

Supporting the Care Economy

Caregivers supporting elderly parents or grandparents, children, or those with long-term illnesses deserve our support. The federal government will launch consultations to establish a national caregiving strategy so we can take action to better support the care economy

Tackling the Rise of Islamophobia

Canada has recently witnessed a worrying increase in anti-Islam hate, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action. The government is committed to protecting Muslim communities from intolerance, hate, and religious discrimination. That’s why we are investing $7.3 million over six years, plus an ongoing amount of $1.1 million to continue supporting Canada’s Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia.

Halal Mortgages

The 2024 budget makes it easier for Muslim families to buy homes by exploring new measures to expand access to halal mortgages. Consultations have already begun, and the government will provide an update in Fall 2024.

International Humanitarian Aid

Canada has a long history of supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide, ensuring we help the most vulnerable. The 2024 budget will provide an additional $350 million to enhance Canada’s ability to respond to crises around the world and fulfill our role.

Legal Aid for Immigration and Refugees

The federal government is providing $273.7 million to continue supporting legal aid for immigration and refugees to ensure that newcomers to Canada – who often flee violence, war, or persecution – can access the legal assistance they deserve when dealing with the justice system.

Public Message to the Muslim Community

The 2024 budget aims to create safer and more livable communities for Canadian Muslims by:

Exploring new measures to expand access to halal mortgage loans to facilitate home purchases for Muslim families.

Tackling the rising Islamophobia in Canada by increasing funding for the Canadian Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia.

Protecting our community, which includes places of worship, by making the Security Infrastructure Program permanent and increasing funding by an additional $32 million.

Investing $273.6 million in our new anti-hate program to combat racism, support victims of hate crimes, and work with law enforcement to better address hate crimes.

Addressing forced labor in Canadian supply chains, specifically regarding the protection of Uyghurs.