Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, and through you, to the witnesses, thank you for appearing today.
My first question will be for Minister MacKay.
Could you explain the gap in the legislation you're trying to fill? I'm referring mainly to the promotion and takedown thresholds with regard to Internet sites. We've heard some folks say that this portion of the legislation is an attack on our freedom of speech. I don't believe it is. I do not believe that promoting the commission of terrorist acts is acceptable.
Could you explain the legislation and how it is different from the current hate speech laws that are focused on certain groups?