Thank you.
Thank you, witnesses, for giving us your time here today and for sharing your expertise.
My first question goes to Ms. Moreau and Ms. Rourke.
In your opening statement, you said the Criminal Code should be expanded to include deepfakes. Then you went on to say that this isn't actually enough. We must also consider the role platforms play, and how government has a responsibility to ensure there are teeth in terms of holding those platforms accountable.
In an article you recently wrote in February, you said, “Updated telecom regulations can play a part. But Canada also needs urgent changes in its legal and regulatory frameworks to offer remedies for those already affected and protection against future abuses.”
You seem to be outlining that both are needed. I'm wondering if you can expand on that.