Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlement
Canada's federal government is maintaining its commitment to Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, which proposes a social media ban for users under 16, despite Meta's recent US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states to implement new safeguards for kids. The Canadian bill aims to mandate age-appropriate designs, content warnings, and measures to reduce addictive behaviors on social media platforms.
Why it matters
This legislation could significantly alter how social media platforms operate in Canada, impacting youth access and online safety, and setting a precedent for government regulation of digital spaces globally.
The federal government says it is standing by its proposed legislation that would include a social media ban for users under 16 years old after Meta agreed to implement new rules for kids as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this week.
The article reports on government policy and corporate responses, presenting the facts of the proposed legislation and Meta's actions without taking a stance.
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