A panel of experts that will make recommendations to the government on how to curtail “online harms” through legislation was revealed on March 30 by Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. “The internet has allowed for more mis- and disinformation, more polarization than ever before, and we’re much more likely to be exposed to and hurt by unacceptable hateful content,” said Rodriguez in a press conference. The government’s previous attempt to regulate online communications relating to hate speech, Bill C-36, died when the last Parliament was dissolved. The panel of experts will now provide advice on how to frame the new legislation. Rodriguez said that based on consultations held last year to solicit Canadians’ views on the subject, “Canadians want the government to take action by passing laws to address harmful online content.” He said that’s especially the case “when it comes to standing up for the communities who suffer the most …