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Online Child Exploitation

In the digital age, the same tools people use to stay connected with friends and family are being weaponized by bad actors to exploit children. The consequences for families can be devastating, as online platforms percolate with child exploitation. While countries worldwide have passed laws to better protect children from online harm, Canada has yet to take decisive action. The proposed Online Harms Act remains stalled in Parliament. Meanwhile, the calls for legislative change from concerned parents and experts grows louder, as the federal government continues to delay measures that could curb exploitation.

Canada debates new online safety bill aimed at protecting children

Children being exposed to online pornography is a “significant health concern” in Canada that has triggered renewed debate before the Senate over stricter government oversight. Dozens of panellists — ranging from executives from some of the world’s largest porn websites, to child protection advocates and legal academics — are speaking before the Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs committee throughout October.

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Arachnid: Hunting the Web’s Darkest Secrets podcast

Arachnid: Hunting the Web’s Darkest Secrets

In this six-part podcast series, a group of survivors and motivated supporters band together across the globe to take on some of the biggest and most powerful tech companies in the world.

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