The group representing physicians in Manitoba is adding its voice to support the province's proposed plan to ban social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for youth.

Social media companies including Meta have settled the first of many lawsuits brought by hundreds of school districts alleging social media harms children's mental health.

The U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.

Premier Scott Moe said the Saskatchewan government will survey the public for input on how the province can tackle the issue of social media.

The B.C. government says it wants the federal government to take the lead on a social media ban for youth. But not everyone is convinced.

Premier Wab Kinew said he's looking to ban social media for those 16 and under, but still did not specify when such legislation would be tabled.

Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age.

Some parents who have already limited their kids' access to social media say a proposed government ban would make their efforts to protect their children far more effective. 

Premier Wab Kinew did not specify when his plan would be introduced nor did he say the age range of who the potential law would impact.

In an interview with Focus Ontario to discuss his overhaul of school board governance, Minister Paul Calandra said the government is planning the next wave of reforms.