MP Brad Vis to hold townhall on Bill C-9

Published 1:30 pm Friday, January 16, 2026

Brad Vis, MP for Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford, along with MPs Sukhman Gill and Andrew Lawton, will be hosting a public townhall on Bill C‐9 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code — hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places) on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Abbotsford.

According to a statement released by Brad Vis’ office, “there has been overwhelming public interest regarding Bill C‐9 and its implications for religious freedom and freedom of expression.”

It goes on to say, “concerns have been raised that the Liberal government’s proposed changes could result in the removal of the ‘good faith religious belief’ defence, and potentially lead to the criminalization of religious texts (such as the Bible or the Quran) or other forms of religious expression if interpreted as hateful.”

The townhall will take place from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at

2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, B.C. (Garden Park Tower – Magnolia Room).

Those wishing to attend must RSVP at the following link:

https://www.bradvis.ca/rsvp-religious-freedoms-town-hall.