May 6, 2026
This Law Changes Everything in Canada
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: John Sikkema
John Sikkema, Director of Law and Policy and Legal Counsel for ARPA Canada, joins to break down Bill C9—the Liberal government’s Combating Hate Act—and what it means for Canadians. He explains the push to remove the “good faith religious defense,” how that impacts freedom of speech and religious expression, and why this bill is raising serious concerns for Christians across the country. A clear look at the legal changes—and where this could be heading.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 – Opening + foundational verse
- 02:01 – Guest joins: Jeff Sikkema (ARPA Canada)
- 02:30 – What ARPA Canada is and what they do
- 04:15 – Introduction to Bill C9 (Combating Hate Act)
- 06:00 – What the bill is trying to address
- 08:10 – New hate speech provisions explained
- 10:05 – Removal of the “good faith religious defense”
- 12:20 – Why that change matters
- 14:40 – Impact on Christians and religious expression
- 17:00 – Legal vs practical enforcement
- 19:10 – Existing laws vs new powers
- 21:20 – What this means moving forward
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