Business leaders calls legislation allowing government to sue social media companies too broad
Attorney-General Niki Sharma says law-abiding businesses operating in B.C. have nothing to worry about from new legislation that allows government to sue media giants and other companies.
B.C. would be able to claim compensation for hospital treatments, doctor appointments and preventative measures used to address the risk of disease, illness or injury arising from such products. Company directors and officers could also be held liable. Sharma made these comments when asked about a letter signed by 23 business groups critical of the legislation. They include the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, B.C. Chamber of Commerce, the Retail of Council of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses and industry-specific associations representing restaurants, brewers, wine makers and distillers.The letter calls on government to pause the legislation with an eye toward refining it.
“This legislation suggests a reactive stance seeking reparations after the fact rather than proactively preventing public health crises,” Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South, said. “Is this truly what the government can offer to British Columbians?”
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