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Bill 15, Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month Act, 2025

Collard, Lucille

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EXPLANATORY

NOTE

The

Bill proclaims the month of October in each year as Kids’ Online Safety and

Privacy Month.

Bill 15 2025

Act to proclaim the month of October as Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month

Preamble

The

Internet is an integral part of the daily lives of Ontarians, providing

opportunities for learning, communication and entertainment. Ensuring that

children are safe while using the Internet is essential to ensure that young

people can benefit from web access. While digital technology can offer many

benefits, it also poses significant risks to children. The protection of

children in the online environment is a critical issue that demands attention

from parents, educators, legislators and the wider community. Cyberbullying,

online grooming, exploitation and trafficking are just a few of the dangers

that children may encounter on the Internet that can cause long-lasting harm.

The Government of Ontario must take measures to ensure that children are

protected while online.

Education

is key to ensuring the safety and privacy of children online. It is crucial

that parents are educated about their role in supervising their children’s

online activities and provided tools to exercise this important responsibility.

It is also important to discuss this issue in schools to ensure that children

are aware of the risks and how to protect themselves.

proclaiming October as Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month, we prioritize the

need to raise awareness about online safety and privacy for children. This

month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of digital supervision,

education and responsibility. It is an occasion to emphasize the role of

parents and the wider community in ensuring children are safe while online. By

acknowledging the significance of online safety and privacy for children, we

aim to ensure that children can navigate the digital world confidently and

safely.

Therefore,

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Kids’

Online Safety and Privacy Month

The

month of October in each year is proclaimed as Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy

Month.

Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Kids’ Online Safety and

Privacy Month Act, 2025 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

May 8, 2025

First Reading

Ordered for Second Reading

May 8, 2025

First Reading

Vote

Carried

First Reading

May 8, 2025

Carried

Ordered for Second Reading

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