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Tories accuse minister of ‘politicizing’ Governor General’s office over online harms

Politics A spokesperson for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she will continue to advocate for “digital respect,” despite claims that…

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‘Ground is shifting’ for social media giants, says federal justice minister pushing Online Harms Act

Warning: This story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual extortion, or is struggling…

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Health

Despite the harms, young people are using nicotine pouches. Experts say it’s giving them déjà vu

The Dose20:56What do I need to know about recreational nicotine products? Read transcribed audio. They come in brightly-coloured tins with…

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Politics

Virani defends Online Harms Bill after Margaret Atwood warns of ‘thoughtcrime’ risk

Justice Minister Arif Virani is defending his government’s Online Harms Bill after celebrated Canadian writer Margaret Atwood shared views comparing the…

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Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences in online harms bill ‘troubling’

The Liberal government is proposing “draconian penalties” in the Criminal Code as part of its sweeping plan to target online…

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Online harms debate pits real threats against elaborate fears

Announcing the government’s new online harms legislation on Monday, Justice Minister Arif Virani led with the realities the bill is…

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Long-awaited online harms bill proposes higher sentences for spreading hate online

The Liberal government is proposing heavier sentences, new regulatory bodies and changes to a number of laws in new legislation to…

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The Liberals are set to unveil an online harms bill today. Here’s what you need to know

The federal government is introducing its long-awaited online harms legislation today, after its last attempt to tackle online hate died when the 2021…

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Sports

U Sports champion SueAnne Harms leads Saskatchewan Huskies’ charge to wrestling nationals

The University of Saskatchewan’s women’s wrestling team finds itself in a familiar position coming out of the winter break. For…

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Politics

Liberals don’t want to regulate speech with online harms bill, justice minister says

Canada’s justice minister said he hopes to avoid accusations that the Liberal government is trying to regulate or curb speech…

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