Virani open to change Online Harms bill; Conservatives say modernize existing laws instead | Unpublished
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Author: Stephanie Taylor
Publication Date: June 7, 2024 - 15:54

Virani open to change Online Harms bill; Conservatives say modernize existing laws instead

June 7, 2024
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani said Friday he’s open to amending the government’s long-awaited legislation aimed at protecting Canadians against online harms, while the Opposition Conservatives say the Liberals should instead move faster by modernizing existing laws.Virani defended the Online Harms Act to the House of Commons Friday for the first time since he tabled the legislation back in February.


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