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Canadian civil society groups meet in Ottawa to discuss Bill C-63 the Online Harms...

An assortment of stakeholders representing civil society groups gathered in Ottawa to discuss Canada’s proposed internet censorship legislation, with some advocating more protections for free speech and others saying the bill doesn’t go far enough.

Conservatives propose alternative legislation to Liberals’ Online Harms Act

The Conservatives announced plans to present new legislation as an alternative to the Liberals’ Online Harms Act when Parliament returns, claiming it will protect Canadians without infringing upon their civil rights. 

Feds claim Online Harms Act won’t infringe on Charter rights

The Liberal government says its widely contested Online Harms Act will not infringe on Canadians’ charter rights, and when it does limit freedoms, it will be justified in doing so.

Legal experts urge overhaul of Online Harms Act, separating it into two or three...

Legal scholars are sounding the alarm about the Liberals’ online harms bill, raising concerns of excessive criminal penalties and oversight issues.

Majority of Canadians don’t believe Online Harms Act will make internet safer: poll

The majority of Canadians don’t believe that the Trudeau government’s plan to regulate social media sites under Bill C-63, also known as Online Harms Act, will lead to a safer internet landscape, according to a new Leger survey. 

The Daily Brief | Former Human Rights Tribunal chair sounds alarm on Online Harms...

A former Canadian Human Rights Tribunal chair is alarmed by Justin Trudeau’s Online Harms bill, warning of severe penalties for hate-motivated crimes and speech. Tune into The Daily Brief!

Online Harms Act a “trojan horse” say constitutional groups

Constitutional rights groups have expressed stark concerns over the Online Harms Act which was introduced in the House of Commons by the Trudeau government on Monday. 

UK Facebook comments arrest is a warning for Canada say critics of online harms...

A video showing a man being arrested by UK police for social media comments has some Canadians warning that Canada’s own legislation could be used in a similarly “draconian” way.

Feds give nearly $300k to university to “detect and counteract” misinformation

Canada’s minister of heritage announced the government would be spending almost $300,000 in taxpayer money to fund a university project to create a website and browser tool to combat online misinformation. 

Liberal online hate enforcement regime will cost taxpayers $200m: PBO

Canadians can expect to shell out at least $200 million on the Liberal government’s “online harms” enforcement regime, which critics have blasted for violating freedom of expression. 
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