Presenting Petition (13 May 2021)

From Hansard (13 May 2021)

Opposition to Federal Bill C-10

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today on behalf of Saskatchewan citizens who are opposed to Bill C-10 put forward by the federal Minister of Heritage. Mr. Speaker, the scope of this bill represents a concerning constraint on individuals’ freedom of expression guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Simply put, placing government oversight over creative users of the internet, whether traditional social media platforms or otherwise, is poor policy.

I’ll read the prayer:

We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan call on the federal government to stop Bill C-10 from proceeding, or at the very least make amendments to stipulate that all creative internet content generated by Canadians will be exempt from any regulatory supervision by federal government agencies.

Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by citizens of Regina. I do so present.

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