C-291Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material)
As AI gets more powerful, deepfake abuse is rising sharply. This bill creates criminal penalties to protect victims of synthetic intimate imagery.
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Royal AssentSummary
As AI gets more powerful, deepfake abuse is rising sharply. This bill creates criminal penalties to protect victims of synthetic intimate imagery.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Second reading
Second reading in the House of Commons.
- Third reading
Third reading in the House of Commons.
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
- Second reading
Second reading in the Senate.
- Third reading
Third reading in the Senate.
- Royal assent
Royal assent received.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- First reading
Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.
Official source
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