Share this Story: Bill C-10 amendment that would exempt social media content from regulation voted downBill C-10 amendment that would exempt social media content from regulation voted down Conservative MP Rachael Harder argued the amendment would protect content posted by individuals from being classified according to how Canadian it is Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressArticle content Liberal, NDP and Bloc MPs have voted down an attempt by the Conservatives to ensure social media content is exempted from regulation in the controversial broadcasting bill C-10. Conservative MPs proposed the amendment that would have essentially brought back a section of the bill that excluded social media content. Try refreshing your browser, or Bill C-10 amendment that would exempt social media content from regulation voted down Back to video Following a month of controversy over the issue, which saw the committee halt its clause-by-clause review process to send the bill to the justice minister for a charter review and the Liberals propose new limits to the CRTC’s powers over social media, the Conservatives attempted to reintroduce the social media exemption. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When asked whether that includes discoverability on social media, Scott responded that will be determined by the legislation, but added that the CRTC already has the authority to regulate social media – it has just chosen not to.

Source: National Post June 01, 2021 22:52 UTC