Carney defends internet censorship bill, tells Canadians to rely on CBC for news

KELOWNA, British Columbia — Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed concerns over Liberal legislation preventing news outlets from sharing news on social media, encouraging Canadians to turn to CBC for information.

During an August 5 press conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, Carney disregarded concerns that Bill C-18 limits Canadians’ ability to share news online, especially during crisis situations such as the wildfires. Instead, he declared that Canadians should get their news from the Liberal-funded CBC News. ---More...