Canada's Justice Minister Arif Virani considers amending the Online Harms Act, while Conservatives suggest modernizing existing laws; the bill proposes harsher penalties for hate-related offences.
Canada's Justice Minister Arif Virani is open to amending the Online Harms Act, while the opposition Conservatives suggest modernizing existing laws instead. Virani defended the legislation for the first time since tabling it in February, as concerns have been raised about its potential to limit free speech. The bill proposes stiffer Criminal Code punishments for hate-related offences, including up to life imprisonment for advocating genocide.
June 07, 2024
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