Canada Proposes New Online Harms Legislation
On Jan. 23, 2026, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said the federal government is working on online harms legislation, and that Culture Minister Marc Miller will bring the bill forward. Solomon said the measure would be separate from his planned privacy legislation and from a justice bill tabled last year that includes provisions criminalizing some deepfakes; the earlier Online Harms Act of 2024 never became law.
Key Points
- 1Announces work on online harms legislation led by Culture Minister Marc Miller in Jan. 2026
- 2Highlights separation from privacy and criminal-deepfake bills, aiming distinct regulatory approach and scope
- 3Signals renewed policy push after 2024 Online Harms Act failed, affecting platforms' compliance planning
Scoring Rationale
Industry-wide regulatory development from an official minister statement raises impact; limited legislative detail and timing reduce immediate operational clarity.
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