Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose broke down in tears Tuesday at a press conference to announce a new anti-bullying program.
The online resource is to give both kids and adults access to tools to help them fight against cyberbullying.
Ambrose became emotional as she addressed the crowd at Lisgar Collegiate Institute.
"Tomorrow is the National Day to End Bullying," she said. "This project is going to bring education and awareness online. It will help teens, parents and educators to be able to deal with these kinds of negative relationships."
Respect Group and the Canadian Red Cross also participated in the project.
In early April, the suicide of Rehtaeh Parsons in Nova Scotia garnered national attention, prompting more calls for concrete action in the fight against bullying.
Rehtaeh's family says she was bullied for months after four boys sexually assaulted her and a photo of the alleged attack was circulated.
Ambrose was joined by former NHLer Sheldon Kennedy of Respect Group Inc. and Kanata Coun. Allan Hubley.
Hubley's son Jamie, who was openly gay, killed himself at age 15 in 2011 after years of abuse from bullies.
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