The Trudeau administration has introduced a new law known as the Online Harms Bill C-63, which grants authorities the ability to retrospectively search the internet for instances of 'hate speech' and apprehend perpetrators, even if the transgression predates the law's existence.
This legislation aims to protect the public from what is perceived as "hate speech." According to Revolver.news, the most striking aspect of this bill is its concerning retroactive nature. Essentially, statements made in the past can now be used against individuals based on contemporary stringent standards.
Historian Dr. Muriel Blaive has criticized this law, describing it as outright "insane." She highlights how it fundamentally contradicts Western legal traditions, particularly the principle that individuals should only be penalized for violating laws that were in effect at the time of the offense.
Key points of the Online Harms Bill C-63:
Goal: Reduce online hate speech and protect Canadians.
Method: Holds online platforms accountable for content and creates a digital safety regulator.
Controversial aspect: Allows authorities to retroactively search for past instances of "hate speech" and potentially punish people for content that wasn't illegal when it was posted.
Criticism: This retroactive application is seen as unfair and a violation of legal tradition (being punished for actions not illegal at the time).
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