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The Online Harms Act: Establishment of a Digital Safety Commission, Ombudsperson and Office

Zachary Vrhovsek
Published on July 4, 2024 PDF(opens a new window)

Preliminary estimates from the Department of Canadian Heritage indicate that the Digital Safety Commission, Ombudsperson and Office will have 330 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees at full capacity. The PBO estimates that from 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 the total operating costs will be $201 million, minus any possible administrative monetary penalties, fines and/or regulatory charges collected by the Commission, Ombudsperson and Office.

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