Government of Canada Highlights Royal Assent of Bill to Help Law Enforcement Protect Victims of Online Crime
Royal Assent of the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act is an important milestone in Protecting Victims of Cyberbullying
(firmenpresse) - VAUGHAN, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/10/14 -- Today, at a roundtable of professionals who work closely with child and youth victims of crime, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay - joined by Minister of Veterans Affairs and honourary member of the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation Julian Fantino - discussed ways of better protecting children and youth from online crime. The Ministers discussed how Bill C-13, the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, will give police the modernized tools they need to protect Canadians, in particular children and youth, from acts of cyberbullying. As well, they discussed child protection and victims'' rights. York Regional Police Deputy Chief Andre Crawford also participated in the roundtable. Bill C-13 received Royal Assent yesterday and will come into force in March 2015.
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"I am very pleased to announce that Bill C-13 has received Royal Assent. Our Government is committed to ensuring that our children are safe from online predators and from online exploitation. The measures contained in this legislation will help police to investigate and remedy online harassment and exploitation."
Peter MacKay
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
"Our Government is committed to ensuring the safety of our children by providing law enforcement with the tools it needs to protect Canadian youth against the some of the most heinous forms of victimization. Our new cyberbullying legislation will hold perpetrators accountable and enable police to better protect all Canadians, including our most vulnerable citizens - our children and grandchildren - from acts of cyberbullying and other forms of online exploitation."
Julian Fantino
Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada
"York Regional Police is pleased to support legislation that will protect children and youth from being victimized online. Such behaviour is unacceptable and has serious consequences that can destroy lives and it clearly demands a stronger criminal justice response."
Andre Crawford
Deputy Chief of York Regional Police
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Datum: 10.12.2014 - 17:29 Uhr
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