Carney government to ban social media for kids younger than 16
The Canadian government under Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing legislation to ban social media access for children under 16. The bill will include provisions for platform exemptions if they can prove they can maintain user safety.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a significant shift in digital regulation, aiming to protect minors from online harms while balancing platform responsibility.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Carney government to ban social media for kids younger than 16, but will allow exemptions The bill is not expected to include the same type of ban for AI chatbots
The report provides a factual summary of upcoming government policy without injecting partisan commentary.
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