Federal government endorses Declaration for the Future of the Internet

OTTAWA – Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne today announced Canada is endorsing the Declaration for the Future of the Internet, thereby “committing to work with like-minded partners to affirm and promote the shared vision of an open, trusted and secure Internet that fosters democratic values and respect for human rights,” a press release says. While there are many benefits of the Internet, “in recent years, the Internet has come under threat from bad actors seeking to undermine these benefits and cause harm,” the release says. “That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting an Internet...