The illegal online content that many communications service providers operating in Canada have to deal with goes beyond online child sexual exploitation. As the committee is aware, the parameters are wide and include rape, various forms of violence and non-consensual distribution of intimate images, such as revenge porn. Sadly, many victims who have been victimized through sites such as these may not involve law enforcement due to the fear of repercussions from their families, friends and employers or because they feel a sense of shame. These offences have damaging and long-term impacts on our citizens and on our societies. We must strive to do better.
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