A “time allocation” motion seeking to limit the study of Bill C-10, a controversial bill critics see as the government’s attempt to restrict freedom of expression, was adopted in the House of Commons on June 7. In a 181–147 vote, the minority Liberals with the backing of the Bloc Quebecois reduced the study of Bill…
Liberals’ ‘Time Allocation’ Motion to Limit Study of Bill C-10 Draws Flak
Revisions to Broadcasting Act Won’t Cover Online Porn, Heritage Minister Says
OTTAWA—Sweeping updates to the Broadcasting Act will not cover pornography or sexually exploitive content online, says Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault told the House of Commons ethics committee Monday that a new regulator will handle child pornography and non-consensual material, but that Bill C-10, which aims to regulate YouTube, Facebook and other platforms, will steer…
Canadians Must Not Be Apathetic About Bill C-10 and Free Speech Rights
Commentary Never in human history have we had such access to information, nor such an ability to create information and share it with others. We can access the contents of entire libraries on our phones and view everything from works of art to theatrical productions from any location with a cellular signal. We also have…
A Look at the Liberal Government’s Different Internet Content Control Measures
The Liberal government’s Bill C-10, which has been criticized by the opposition and advocates for its potential to limit free speech, is part of a number of measures and directives issued by the federal government for internet and speech control. These measures include introducing new regulations for online content, a legal framework to address “online…
Bill That Would Allow CRTC to Regulate Social Media Faces Criticism
An amendment to a bill that would give Canada’s broadcasting regulatory agency new powers to regulate user-generated content on the internet and social media has been criticized as the government’s latest attempt to restrict freedom of expression. Bill C-10, which amends the Broadcasting Act, is currently under clause-by-clause debate in the Liberal-dominant Heritage committee. But…
Canada Pushing Legislation That Would Make Tech Giants Pay for News Content: Guilbeault
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault said the federal government will continue to push for legislation that would make major tech companies pay news outlets for posting content on their platform, even in cases of voluntary agreements like Google’s News Showcase. News Showcase provides a licensing program that pays publishers to curate content on story panels that…
Bill to Regulate Internet Should Sustain Traditional Media and Avoid Infringing Free Speech, Heritage Committee Hears
The federal government needs to find a balance between its attempt to regulate foreign digital giants and public concerns of over-surveillance of the freedom of speech on the internet, a House Committee heard on Monday. On Nov. 3, 2020, the Liberal government introduced Bill C-10, the first reform to amend the Canadian Broadcasting Act since…
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