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Justice Minister urges opposition to pass online harms protection for children

Justice Minister Arif Virani is appealing to the “better principles nature” of his opposition colleagues to pass the section of the recently split Online Harms bill that protects children.
CPAC town hall on the problem and effect of Cyberbullying and Online Abuse to air December 14

December 13, 2024—Ottawa— CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel is pleased to present a 90-minute town hall focussed on cyberbullying, online abuse and their impact on our communities and our democracy.
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Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Online Harms and Cyberbullying

According to Statistics Canada, online harms and cyberbullying are on the rise. In this 90-minute town hall special, experts, politicians, community leaders and people directly affected by this abuse share their insights and offer solutions. Hear from representatives of Big Tech companies and international leaders about some of the safeguards and regulations are being implemented to protect users from online harms and cyberbullying.
00:12:09

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Online abuse and its effect on politics

Sabreena Delhon CEO of the Samara Centre believes people are leaving politics due to the amount of online abuse they experience. Delhon says that kind of abuse discourages participation in politics which is impacting our democracy.
00:06:15

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Justice Minister urges opposition to pass online harms protection for children

Justice Minister Arif Virani is appealing to the opposition and their “better principles” to pass online protections for children. Virani says his government recently split the Online harms bill to prioritize the section on safeguards for children because “lives are at stake.”
Majority of Canadians believe online hate and abuse is a problem

The survey found 87 per cent of respondents believe online hate is having a severe impact overall with 47 per cent believing that name-calling and insults have been normalized and 87 per cent saying this cyberbullying and online abuse is harming youth specifically.
00:10:43

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

More can be done to counter online abuse, says former federal cabinet minister

A code of conduct for MPs and repercussions for social media companies failing to address online abuse are two ways to reduce online attacks against politicians, says former Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. She believes political leaders must set an example and call out the abuse.
00:11:50

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Ont. PC MPP Lisa MacLeod reveals the personal harm online trolls have caused her

Ont. PC MPP Lisa MacLeod recounts the online abuse she’s endured since she was first elected in 2006. MacLeod says the abuse has intensified over the years, resulting in her being hospitalized and fighting for her life.
00:11:28

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

NDP MP Charlie Angus discusses his fears about increasing online abuse

Politicians at all levels of government are facing increasing online abuse, according to NDP MP Charlie Angus. He believes the demonization of public officials has been normalized and that they are at risk of physical harm.
00:10:32

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Liberal MP Pam Damoff discusses online abuse

Liberal MP Pam Damoff describes how online abuse affects her and her staff, as people are increasingly aggressive towards politicians. She says police response is “underwhelming” and worries someone will be physically injured or killed.
00:06:15

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Politicians speak out about the increase in online abuse

Liberal MP Pam Damoff, NDP MP Charlie Angus, former Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna and Ontario PC MPP Lisa MacLeod share their experiences facing online abuse.
00:06:14

Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

The personal toll of cyberbullying and online abuse

Transgender woman Fae Johnstone, activist Maddie Freeman and Carol Todd, Amanda Todd’s mother, share how their lives have been impacted by cyberbullying and online abuse.
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Online Harms and Cyberbullying Town Hall

Majority of Canadians Believe Online Abuse is Impacting Politics

Nearly 90 per cent of Canadians say online hate is having severe negative consequences, according to an Abacus Data poll commissioned by CPAC. Founder and CEO of Abacus Data, David Coletto discusses the data and the impact of cyberbullying and online abuse on youth, vulnerable communities and our democracy.