The primary objective of Bill C-9 is to amend the Criminal Code to strengthen measures against hate propaganda and hate-motivated crimes. It aims to provide better protection for vulnerable communities by increasing penalties for these offences and expanding the definition of hate propaganda.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing maximum penalties for offences related to hate crimes and hate propaganda. It also introduces new offences for acts that obstruct access to religious or cultural places with the intent to commit acts of hate.

The bill amends the Criminal Code, particularly sections related to hate propaganda and hate crimes. These amendments aim to clarify and strengthen existing laws to better protect communities targeted by such acts.

Affected individuals and entities include religious and cultural communities, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system, which will be responsible for enforcing the new provisions and penalties outlined in the bill.