Revisions to Broadcasting Act Won’t Cover Online Porn, Heritage Minister Says

Revisions to Broadcasting Act Won’t Cover Online Porn, Heritage Minister Says
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault speaks during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, on November 3, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
The Canadian Press
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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 clear of content moderation, including for porn.