Trudeau Defends ‘Online Harms’ Bill Before Tabling, Says It’s Needed to Protect Children

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a press conference in Saint John, N.B., on Jan. 17, 2024. The Canadian Press/Michael Hawkins

The Liberal government has not tabled its “online harms” bill yet, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already pushing back against criticism from the Conservatives.

After a housing announcement in Cape Breton on Feb. 22, Mr. Trudeau responded to comments made the day prior by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, whom he accused of “spreading lies.”