City of Nelson

municipality

Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. Legislative Deadline

    Anticipated finalization of federal online safety frameworks in Canada.

  2. UBCM Convention

    Potential for the resolution to be adopted by the Union of BC Municipalities.

  3. Nelson Resolution

    City of Nelson formally adopts the push for federal duty of care laws.

  4. Bill C-63 Introduced

    The Canadian federal government introduces the Online Harms Act.

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City of Nelson Advocates for Federal Digital Duty of Care Legislation

The City of Nelson is spearheading a municipal movement to pressure the Canadian federal government into enacting 'duty of care' laws for digital platforms. This initiative seeks to hold tech giants legally accountable for systemic harms, aligning local governance with international regulatory trends in online safety.

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