Question Period Note: Online Health

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Reference number:
MHA-2023-QP-0027
Date received:
Jun 19, 2023
Organization:
Health Canada
Name of Minister:
Bennett, Carolyn (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

Issue/Question:

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Suggested Response:

• Online harm through technology-facilitated violence (TFV) is a serious public health issue that can have lasting impacts on people’s physical and mental health.
• Canadians should be able to express themselves freely and openly without fear of harm online. Our Government is seized with the particular challenges facing youth, women and the 2SLGBTQI+ community online.
• The Public Health Agency of Canada is working to prevent online harm by increasing awareness of cyberbullying and supporting projects to address technology-facilitated violence.

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Additional Information:

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