Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-02-18 20:08:29 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CBBA747F2E607A44335B18D50F8203EAE581BB30E8BFAE3BC678E0CD5ECC29B0
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Canada introduced legislation last year that strengthened 'hate speech' laws which can result in prison terms for speech deemed 'hateful' against a person or group based on a number of criteria. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2024/02/backgrounder--government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-combat-harmful-content-online-including-the-sexual-exploitation-of-children.html#:~:text=New%20hate%20crime,to%20track%20nationwide. 50% don't trust their government can protect freedom of expression online. https://mediapolicy.ca/2024/03/21/what-canadians-think-about-bill-c-63-the-online-harms-act-and-hate-speech-law/#:~:text=Despite%20the%20strong,is%20in%20government.
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