# City of Nelson

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2027 (projected)**: Legislative Deadline — Anticipated finalization of federal online safety frameworks in Canada.
- **2026-Q3 (projected)**: UBCM Convention — Potential for the resolution to be adopted by the Union of BC Municipalities.
- **2026-03-20**: Nelson Resolution — City of Nelson formally adopts the push for federal duty of care laws.
- **2024-02-26**: Bill C-63 Introduced — The Canadian federal government introduces the Online Harms Act.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### City of Nelson Advocates for Federal Digital Duty of Care Legislation
2026-03-20 19:56:46 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The City of Nelson is spearheading a municipal movement to pressure the Canadian federal government into enacting 'duty of care' laws for digital platforms. This initiative seeks to hold tech giants legally accountable for systemic harms, aligning local governance with international regulatory trends in online safety.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nelson-digital-duty-of-care-push

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