Author Archives: Emily Laidlaw
The Online Harms Bill – Part 1 – Why We Need Legislation
By: Emily Laidlaw Matter Commented On: Bill C-63, An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who … Continue reading
Online Age Verification is Crucial and Bill S-210 Gets It Wrong
By: Emily B. Laidlaw Matter Commented On: Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material, 1st Sess, 44th Parl, 2021. PDF Version: Online Age Verification is Crucial and Bill S-210 Gets It Wrong Age … Continue reading
The Federal Government’s Proposal to Address Online Harms: Explanation and Critique
By: Darryl Carmichael and Emily Laidlaw PDF Version: The Federal Government’s Proposal to Address Online Harms: Explanation and Critique Commented On: The Federal Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online In late July, the Federal Government introduced its proposal … Continue reading
Protection Against Online Hate Speech: Time for Federal Action
By: Emily Laidlaw & Jennifer Koshan, with Emma Arnold-Fyfe, Lubaina Baloch, Jack Hoskins, and Charlotte Woo PDF Version: Protection Against Online Hate Speech: Time for Federal Action Legislation Commented On: Canadian Human Rights Act, RSC 1985, c H-6 Editor’s Note … Continue reading
Canada’s Proposed New Consumer Privacy Protection Act: The Good, the Bad, the Missed Opportunities
By: Emily Laidlaw PDF Version: Canada’s Proposed New Consumer Privacy Protection Act: The Good, the Bad, the Missed Opportunities Bill Commented On: Bill C-11, Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020, 2nd Sess, 43rd Parl, 2020 (first reading 17 November 2020) On November … Continue reading
