Bill C-58 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Child Protection Act (Online Sexual Exploitation)
An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedNov. 24, 2009
- Debated in principleNov. 27, 2009
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Dan McTeaguecalls the bill important and crucial for protecting children.
- Mario LaframboiseStates the Bloc Québécois supports the bill in principle and will vote in favour.
- Helena GuergisMoves the bill and states there is no greater duty than protecting children from online exploitation.
- Mr. Gordon BrownReiterates commitment to protecting children via the bill's measures against online exploitation.
- Judy Wasylycia-Leisexpresses clear backing for the bill and notes broad party agreement.
- Rick CassonCalls for unity in fighting child pornography and supports the bill's goals.
- Wayne EasterStates Liberal members support the bill at second reading and sending it to committee.
Who carries this bill
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What it set out to do
On 24 November 2009, the Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-55, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service (Child Protection Act (Online Sexual Exploitation)), in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. Bill C-58 requires internet providers to • Report, to a designated agency, tips they receive regarding Web sites where child pornography may be available to the public; and • Notify police and safeguard evidence if they believe that a child pornography offence has been committed using an Internet service that they provide. Failure to comply with the duties under this Act would constitute an offence punishable by graduated fines: up to $1,000 for a first offence; $5,000 for a second offence; and for subsequent offences the possibility of a fine up to $10,000 or six months imprisonment; or both for sole proprietorships. If a corporation fails to comply with its duties under this Act, the graduated fine scheme would be up to $10,000, $50,000 and $100,000.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
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