C-270Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material)
Adds Criminal Code requirements for those who make pornographic material commercially available, including that they confirm the age and consent of every person depicted, and obtain renewed consent for ongoing distribution. Aimed at online platforms hosting third-party uploads. Sometimes referred to as the SISE Act.
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Requires commercial pornography producers and platforms to verify age and consent of everyone depicted, and to honour withdrawal of consent. Aimed at user-upload sites.
Issues this bill touches
- Crime & Public Safety
Criminal Code requirements for commercial pornographic material producers.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Official source
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