Bill C-11—the Liberal government’s contentious legislation bringing digital streaming giants under the purview of Canada’s broadcasting regulator—passed last week amid opposition politicians decrying it as an online censorship measure.
Although predicted effects of the legislation are steeped in debate, Bill C-11’s passage comes as the Liberal government works on two other proposals that could also impact the way Canadians view and engage with online content if they pass into law.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in late 2022 that his government intends to stiffen regulations related to online hate in the near future, while adding that “harassment and violence” across the internet needs to be stopped while still protecting free speech….