Online Harms Act a ‘step in the right direction,’ but social justice and civil society advocates united in commendation and concern

Hate crimes and policing expert Stephen Camp says Bill C-63’s adherence to case law provides a ‘strong buttress’ to protect and delineate freedom of expression and hate speech.

Justice Minister Arif Virani tabled the Liberals' long-awaited Online Harms Act, Bill C-63, in the House of Commons on Feb. 26, vowing as a parent of two children to do whatever he can to ensure their 'digital world is as safe as the neighbourhood we live in.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY STUART BENSON

March 6, 2024

Since its Feb. 26 introduction in the House of Commons, the Online Harms Act has received cautious, preliminary support from a broad range of law enforcement, civil society, and social justice groups that can at least agree on its stated intent to protect children and combat...

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