Report Calls for Criminalization of Residential School Denialism in Canada

Kimberly Murray, Canada's special interlocutor, recommends legal measures against those who deny the residential school system's legacy.

Kimberly Murray released her final report urging the Canadian government to criminalize residential school denialism, proposing fines and jail time for offenders.
Murray's report suggests amending the Criminal Code to include penalties for promoting hatred by denying or downplaying the residential school system.
The report calls for government tracking of misinformation related to residential schools and regulation of online platforms to remove such content.
Murray faced threats and abuse during her work, highlighting the hostility Indigenous communities encounter when discussing residential school histories.
The report also recommends a 20-year Indigenous-led commission to investigate missing children associated with residential schools.