Two NDP MPPs are asking the province to protect Ontarians from getting unwanted graphic images in the mail
St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens is looking to protect Ontarians from getting graphic images in the mail.
She has teamed up with London MPP Terence Kernaghan to reintroduce the Viewer Discretion Act.
If passed, the bill would require graphic images to be delivered in an opaque envelope with a warning label indicating the content and the sender.
Last year, the City of London introduced the Graphic Image Delivery Bylaw, making it illegal to send graphic images that are not fully concealed by a warning label.
The City of St. Catharines is considering a similar measure.
Stevens says images of aborted fetuses sent by pro-life groups can be difficult for people who have post-traumatic stress disorder, have experienced a pregnancy loss, or for children who are exposed to these images without consent.
"I think we can all agree that it’s a big problem when a first responder or veteran's mental health is destabilized because they had to view violent and disturbing imagery without their consent," said Stevens. "This is a simple solution to a growing problem. I am calling on the Ford government to do the right things and support this important legislation to protect families and those experiencing trauma."
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