Canadian law endorsed by Trudeau government could imprison people for life for speech crimes

A new Canadian law, the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63), faces criticism for perceived government overreach. It proposes life imprisonment for advocating genocide and allows judges to impose house arrest for potential offenders, drawing comparisons to the film The Minority Report. Margaret Atwood labeled it "Orwellian," expressing concerns about false accusations and thoughtcrime. Conservative author Stephen Moore called it "the most shocking" legislation in decades. The law aims to heighten penalties for hate promotion and is supported by Justice Minister Arif Virani, who stresses the need for internet safety for children.