By Canadian Press

Holocaust denial — and downplaying the Nazis’ murder of Jews — to be outlawed

Apr 8, 2022 | 2:12 PM

OTTAWA — Holocaust denial is to be outlawed in Canada, in a further effort to stamp out antisemitism.  

Making statements denying, condoning or downplaying the Holocaust, except in a private conversation, is to be made a criminal offence.

The federal government is set to use a bill enacting the budget to change the Criminal Code this year, building on existing laws outlawing the incitement of hatred.

Canada will join a number of European countries including Germany, Greece, France, Belgium and the Czech Republic, which have already prohibited Holocaust denial.

Richard Marceau, vice-president of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, says combating Holocaust denial is an important tool in the fight against antisemitism.

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Saskatoon Tory MP Kevin Waugh earlier this year introduced a private member’s bill prohibiting Holocaust denial that is currently making its way through Parliament. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2022. 

The Canadian Press