Governor General Mary Simon delivers a speech during a luncheon to mark International Women's Day, in Ottawa, Friday, March 8, 2024. The luncheon was presented by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa.
A spokesperson for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she will continue to advocate for "digital respect," despite claims that it's inappropriate for her to wade in when a government bill addressing the issue is being hotly debated.
The comment comes after Justice Minister Arif Virani posted photos of himself with "industry experts" at a recent symposium hosted by Rideau Hall, touting the Liberals' online harms legislation. Her office says the symposium brought people together to talk about their personal experiences of such abuse, and the agenda didn't include any discussion of the government bill.
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