Urgent Action Needed: A Call to the Canadian Government to Proactively Protect Citizens from Online Predators & Dark Web Criminal Syndicates
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The internet, once hailed as a beacon of knowledge and connection, has become a breeding ground for online predators and dark web criminal syndicates preying on our citizens. To be clear – The government is failing us.
It’s a disgrace that our government is failing to equip our citizens with the tools they need to navigate the treacherous waters of the online world. Basic internet literacy isn’t enough. We need comprehensive online safety education integrated into public service announcement programming and school curriculums now.
All Canadians should know how to spot a predator lurking behind a fake profile and understand the risks of sharing personal information online. It’s time to stop tiptoeing around the issue and start taking bold actions to protect Canadians.
We can no longer afford to sugarcoat the truth. Canadians are in danger, and it's high time the government started taking our safety seriously.
Our most vulnerable citizens (youth & elders) are slipping through the cracks, and it’s time for the government at all levels to do something about this! Canadians facing social isolation, poverty, and mental health challenges, are easy targets. It’s not enough for the government to turn a blind eye and hope for the best. We need proactive education, support and intervention programs to address the underlying issues and protect Canadians from falling victim to exploitation and harm.
Canadians are tired of empty promises and half-hearted attempts to address the growing threat of online predators and dark web criminal syndicates. Now is the time for action. The government, at all levels, must prioritize the safety and well-being of Canadian above all else. Now is the time for all Canadians to demand comprehensive online safety education, stricter regulation of social media platforms, and support for at-risk Canadians – and we cannot settle for anything less.
The time for excuses is over. The time for action is now.