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The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act, a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at protecting users, particularly children, from harmful online content. The bill proposes creating a new Digital Safety Commission to enforce new rules for social media platforms, imposing a duty to act responsibly. It also includes significant amendments to the Criminal Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act, introducing a new hate crime offense with severe penalties. The legislation has ignited a fierce debate, with critics from civil liberties groups raising serious concerns about its potential impact on free expression.