
What Are the Possible Penalties for Child Pornography (CSAEM) in Canada? (2026 Update)
Since October 10, 2025, Canadian federal law no longer uses the term “child pornography.” Parliament officially replaced it with child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM). The new terminology reflects that this material documents real harm to real children, not a category of media.
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