Abid Jan

A stitch in time saves nine. Reading about the investments in anti-hate, community resilience-building measures in this story is astonishing. The little provincial and federal investments in this area here in Canada pale by comparison.

Failing to adequately invest in what’s needed today for prevention initiatives will require way more to turn the tide tomorrow. There is no way to avoid the consequences of Canada’s least clear hate crime legislation and the growing political support and tolerance for various hate movements.

New York governor signs two bills aimed at thwarting hate crimes

"We have the power as individuals, as a government, as a society to pull back and say, 'no more,'" Kathy Hochul said.

The Forward