Bill #C34 would appoint “digital safety commission” with powers to order Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat & other social media platforms

Bill defines violent extremism as “an act that causes property damage that is committed for a political, religious or ideological purpose” such as “undermining, weakening or destroying fundamental institutions or political, economic or social stability…”

Bill #C34 would appoint “digital safety commission” with powers to order Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat & other social media platforms to remove “categories of harmful content”, including posts deemed “violent extremism.” Bill defines violent extremism as “an act that causes… https://t.co/OByAy5TYkU

— Blacklock's Reporter (@mindingottawa)June 11, 2026

Social media posts deemed to undermine “social stability” would be subject to blocking orders by a federal censor under Bill #C34 introduced yesterday. “The law applies as soon as it comes into force.”