Hate speech

Ah, those wacky Canadians. They have a different view of hate speech from the US. Illuminating.

Hate speech in the U.S. can only be punished when it is likely to incite imminent lawless action... In Canada, however, it’s not the likelihood of actual harm than can turn speech into prohibited hate speech. The expression of hatred, irrespective of the possible consequences of this expression, is considered a crime. The content itself is the crime, not where it may lead. More...