The federal government wants to establish a Digital Safety Commission to regulate social-media companies and force them to limit harmful content online.
If the government legislation passes in Parliament, that commission would establish a set of regulations and have the power to levy fines against companies that break the rules.
The online harms bill also proposes creating a Digital Safety Ombudsperson that Canadians can bring their concerns to, as well as a new Digital Safety Office. In a report published Thursday morning, the PBO says the Heritage Department estimates those new entities will employ about 300 people when they’re fully up and running.“The PBO estimates that from 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 the total operating costs will be $201 million, minus any possible administrative monetary penalties, fines … or regulatory charges collected by the commission, ombudsperson and office,” it reads.
“There is a high degree of uncertainty in the revenues that will be generated since it depends on the willingness of outside enterprises to follow the requirements set out by the commission and the Online Harms Act.”Groom fighting for his life after being shot twice in the head at wedding Costs may also be higher if the new entities decide to use outside consulting services or legal support, the report says.Justice Minister Arif Virani introduced the online harms bill back in February, saying social-media giants must take accountability for harmful content.Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner requested the PBO analysis on the costs that would be involved in setting up the new system.This chicken rides the bus to school.
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