Canada has introduced very important legislation to make social media platforms accountable for combating harmful content on the internet and for ensuring a safer digital space for all people in Canada. Seven major categories of online offences have been identified, including inciting extremism and violent terrorism through social media content.

Under the act tabled in the Canadian parliament on February 24, 2024, the Digital Safety Commission of Canada will be established. The commission will be authorized to ensure that social media platforms are transparent, responsible and accountable. It also aims to protect minors from the negative effects of social media, block access to unwanted indecent content within 24 hours, and keep records of social media activities. The Digital Safety Ombudsperson of Canada will be appointed on a five-year term. In this regard, necessary amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act are also in process.

In my view, no one can deny the importance of social media in today's digital era, but unfortunately, the international community has for a long time been confused about the........

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