Society & Culture
Talk Truth 05.06.26 - 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.
00:00 – Opening + foundational verse
02:01 – Guest joins: John 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