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The Canadian government's Online Harms Act, Bill C-63, aims to create a safer online environment by compelling digital platforms to remove harmful content, particularly that targeting children. The legislation proposes a new Digital Safety Commission and introduces severe penalties for hate speech, including life imprisonment for advocating genocide. However, the bill has ignited a fierce debate, with critics from civil liberties groups and legal experts raising significant concerns about its potential to stifle free speech, its broad definitions of 'harm,' and the risk of government overreach, setting the stage for a contentious legislative battle.