Justice Minister Warns MPs of ‘Unchecked Dangers’ of the Internet While Defending Online Harms Bill

Justice Minister Warns MPs of ‘Unchecked Dangers’ of the Internet While Defending Online Harms Bill
Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, holds a press conference regarding the new online harms bill on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 26, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Jennifer Cowan
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Justice Minister Arif Virani defended his government’s Online Harms legislation during testimony before the Commons justice committee this week, as MPs, including those in his own party, questioned its reach.

Mr. Virani told MPs the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) will bring a new level of security to online communities and increase protection against the often inappropriate content appearing on children’s screens.