Online Harms

• Amanda Todd’s family joins U.S. parents in lawsuit targeting social media giants

  Twelve years after her death, Amanda Todd's family is joining others in a lawsuit alleging the danger of harassment and extortion that drove the teen to suicide persists online.

  Crime

  Oct 27
  
• Online Harms Act not about ‘insults launched from a smartphone’: minister

  Justice Minister Arif Virani defended against criticism that the Liberals’ sweeping new online harms bill could have a chilling effect on free speech.

  Canada

  Mar 3
  
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• Meta open to Online Harms Act talks, Pornhub reviewing legislation

  While specific platforms covered by the Online Harms Act aren't known yet, web giant Meta says it is open to working with Ottawa while Pornhub is reviewing the legislation.

  Canada

  Feb 27
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• Online Harms Act aims to remove ‘harmful content,’ address hate

  The Liberal government has introduced its highly anticipated Online Harms Act, which proposes sweeping reforms focused on protecting children online.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Facebook, Twitter defend handling of hateful content as extremists try to ‘game the system’

  Pressure is growing on governments including Canada to act to limit hateful content online after years of criticism of social media platform failures.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022
• After missing 100-day deadline, Liberal online harms bill still months away

  The government is still months away from introducing its promised online harms legislation after missing its self-imposed 100-day deadline in early February.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022
• Trudeau promised online hate reform by Feb. 3. Experts say it’s unlikely, but urge action

  The lack of clear and consistent enforcement for hateful content online means "incalculable harm has already been done" to people and communities being targeted, said one expert.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022