Combatting Hate Hub
Advancing Canada’s approach to tackling hate
In 2023, the number of police-reported hate crimes in this country increased by more than 30% from the previous year — and that’s without taking into account the estimated 80% of hate crimes that go unreported across the country every year. For the past three years, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation has been actively engaged in efforts on multiple fronts to prevent and address hate crimes in Canada.
Cross-Canada workshops to support communities, help address hate crimes and improve hate crime reporting and identification.
A series of national conversations in partnership with the Globe and Mail, focused on fighting hate and racism in communities, health care, public institutions, and online spaces to drive change for a better Canada.
A new, user-friendly research tool developed in partnership with Western Law, designed to help prosecutors and others who work on hate crimes effectively and efficiently find case law as it relates to hate crimes.
What is the difference between a hate crime and a hate-motivated incident? Explore the legal landscape in Canada, including how the justice system addresses hate crimes.
In response to the rise of hate crimes and incidents in Canada, the CRRF co-Chairs Canada’s National Hate Crimes Task Force with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).