January 9, 2014 – Halifax, NS
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay, on behalf of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Steven Blaney, was in Halifax today to launch the Government of Canada’s anti-cyberbullying public awareness campaign, Stop Hating Online. The national campaign will raise awareness among Canadians of the impact of cyberbullying, and when this behaviour amounts to criminal activity.
Through television and online advertising, the first phase of the campaign, unveiled today, is designed to help parents understand when cyberbullying amounts to criminal activity. In February, a second phase of the campaign will reach out to youth to encourage them to take action against cyberbullying before it goes too far. The Government has also launched Canada.ca/StopHatingOnline, a comprehensive resource for parents and youth with the information, advice and tools they need to prevent and stop cyberbullying.
Through this national public awareness campaign, our Government is taking strong steps to help protect our children and youth from cyberbullying.
Paloma Aguilar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice
613- 992-4621
Media Relations
Department of Justice
613-957-4207
Jean-Christophe de Le Rue
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
613-991-2924
Media Relations
Public Safety Canada
613-991-0657
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For more information, please visit the website canada.ca/StopHatingOnline.