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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 1H

If You Thought Bill C-9 Was Bad... Think Again! It Just Got A Lot Worse

from The Political Orphans · host Nico Lagan

If You Thought Bill C-9 Was Bad... Think Again! It Just Got A Lot WorseBill C-9 was already one of the most concerning pieces of legislation in Canada.Now senators have amended it.Under the new changes, "residential school denialism" could become a criminal offence punishable by up to two years in prison.But what exactly is denialism?Who decides what qualifies as "downplaying" history?Who decides what constitutes "misrepresenting facts"?And why are politicians rushing to create new protections for some groups while remaining largely silent as more than 100 churches have been vandalized or destroyed across Canada?Tonight on The Political Orphans, we break down the latest amendments to Bill C-9, what they mean for free speech, how they could impact public debate, and why many Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about the direction of the country.The question is no longer whether Bill C-9 is dangerous.The question is: how much further are they willing to go?

If You Thought Bill C-9 Was Bad... Think Again! It Just Got A Lot WorseBill C-9 was already one of the most concerning pieces of legislation in Canada.Now senators have amended it.Under the new changes, "residential school denialism" could become a criminal offence punishable by up to two years in prison.But what exactly is denialism?Who decides what qualifies as "downplaying" history?Who decides what constitutes "misrepresenting facts"?And why are politicians rushing to create new protections for some groups while remaining largely silent as more than 100 churches have been vandalized or destroyed across Canada?Tonight on The Political Orphans, we break down the latest amendments to Bill C-9, what they mean for free speech, how they could impact public debate, and why many Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about the direction of the country.The question is no longer whether Bill C-9 is dangerous.The question is: how much further are they willing to go?

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