Combatting Hate in Canada
Hate crimes in Canada doubled between 2019 and 2023.
That number remained at a historic high in 2024, with 4882 incidents reported across the country that year.
During this time, the CRRF has been actively engaged in efforts on multiple fronts to address hate crimes, strengthen communities and advance dialogue in Canada. In 2024, we supported the release of Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, the first-ever action plan on confronting hate in Canada, and will officially be launching the Combatting Hate: Community Information Resource Hub in the coming months.
Each of us has a role to play by standing up against hate, investing in dialogue, and choosing community over division. Together, we can reverse the trend and build a better future for Canada.
Cross-Canada workshops to support communities, help address hate crimes and improve hate crime reporting and identification.
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).