Prior to the election, the government of Canada initiated a consultation on a proposed approach to addressing harmful content online – with a deadline for submitting feedback five short days after the election. CCLA, along with other civil society actors and subject-matter experts, objected to the continuation of the consultation during the election period and asked the government to extend the time, to no avail. CCLA made a brief written submission to the consultation but we will have much more to say on this issue as the government moves forward with any new legislation or regulatory scheme.
About the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
The CCLA is an independent, non-profit organization with supporters from across the country. Founded in 1964, the CCLA is a national human rights organization committed to defending the rights, dignity, safety, and freedoms of all people in Canada.
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