Yes, indeed, we were talking about the consultations. We can do two things at once.
We had a series of very important consultations. For members of the committee and people following the proceedings from home, I would remind you that we have not updated Canadian privacy legislation for 20 years. Just imagine. I'm not even sure that Google existed then. Today, people talk about the metaverse, but our act was created before Google. Just consider how much has changed since then: the way our data is shared, transferred and protected, who controls it, and how we protect our children in this environment.
I feel a sense of urgency, which I think my colleagues share. Action is needed urgently because the alternative is to stick with a legislative framework that is completely outdated and that does not reflect current realities.
During the pandemic, we all saw the negative effects on young people online. For example, this bill proposes that the parents of minors would have the right to ask platforms to delete their child's digital presence prior to the age of 18. What we want to do to protect children is fundamental. We have indeed heard from many people, and I am proud of what we as parliamentarians are doing today. I know the world, parents and young people are watching us, and I think we need to evolve with technology to protect the interests of Canadians.