The Conservatives and the NDP aren’t offering opinions yet on the online harms bill introduced by the federal Liberal government Wednesday.
The bill includes a high-profile plan to force social media companies to ban kids under 16 from their platforms.
A spokesperson for the Conservatives said the party is looking at the bill.
“Protecting children online is a top priority for Conservatives and we will take time to carefully examine the bill and hear from parents and stakeholders to determine whether it adequately protects children, while safeguarding privacy,” a spokesperson said in an email.
A statement from NDP Leader Avi Lewis says his party is looking at whether the bill effectively addresses the root causes of online harms, like misinformation and sexual exploitation, and is consulting with experts….