Prosecuting hate crimes very rare

Prosecuting hate crimes very rare

August 23, 2018 5:35 pm MST.

Latest statistics show hate crimes are on the rise in Canada. But prosecuting those crimes is very rare. Rachelle Elsiufi on why these cases don't make it to court.

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