The Liberals are taking steps to halt debate on their flagship anti-hate bill in committee to end a prolonged Conservative filibuster on removing a religious exemption to some hate speech laws. Conservatives have said they have been inundated with expressions of concern from religious leaders who fear Bill C-9 would limit religious freedom if it becomes law. But the Liberals have accused the Opposition of obstructing the progress of their anti-hate bill that would criminalize the willful promotion of hatred toward religious and ethnic groups by publicly displaying terror or hate symbols. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has tabled a...