Online harms debate pits real threats against elaborate fears

Justice Minister Arif Virani made a point of underlining what he says C-63 won't do. “It does not undermine freedom of speech,” the minister said. That statement almost certainly was aimed at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who pre-emptively rejected the bill last week.

Online harms debate pits real threats against elaborate fears
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Justice Minister Arif Virani made a point of underlining what he says C-63 won't do. “It does not undermine freedom of speech,” the minister said. That statement almost certainly was aimed at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who pre-emptively rejected the bill last week.