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

Published on February 23, 2024

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, who he accused of “spreading lies.” Mr. Poilievre qualified the upcoming Liberal online harms bill as Mr. Trudeau’s “latest attack on freedom of expression.” The prime minister spoke about the bill unprompted after the press conference had been declared over. He insisted the purpose of the bill is to protect children online....

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