Opinion

In the Spring 2026 edition of MP Karina Gould’s Dispatch from Parliament Hill, she stated, in part, This bill strengthens protections for Canadians by taking real action against hate-motivated crimes while upholding core freedoms like expression and peaceful assembly…Despite some myths circulating, it does not criminalize viewpoints, disagreements, or even offensive remarks. Read more details here

Since Bill C-75 was passed into law, police-reported violent crime in Canada has increased from 39% to 50%.  Auto theft has increased by 38% over the last decade and in the GTA, break and enters have increased by nearly 50% in 2025. Burlington residents are not immune to these crime waves. Read more details here