Social Media Ban

• Saskatchewan mailing postcards for feedback on youth social media ban

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

  Tech

  May 5
  
• B.C. government wants feds to take lead on youth social media ban

  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.

  Tech

  May 1
  
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• Manitoba could fine social media companies billions if youth ban not enforced: Kinew

  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.

  Canada

  Apr 28
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• Parents who don’t allow kids to have smartphones say social media ban would ease their minds

  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. 

  Politics

  Apr 28
• Manitoba set to become 1st province to ban social media for children

  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.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Tech industry parents push for national petition to restrict social media for under 16s

  The group says more countries are adopting laws restricting social media use for children.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• Minister says Ottawa is ‘very seriously’ considering youth social media ban

  "I respect and acknowledge the work that's been done and the concern where that policy proposal came from," Culture Minister Marc Miller told reporters on Parliament Hill.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• A Canadian youth social media ban would be complicated, experts say

  This comes as Australia's current social media ban for youth under 16 years old continues to be a heavy point of contention as to whether this should be an international law.

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• Liberal convention will debate social media, AI chatbot ban for kids

  Out of the 24 policy resolutions set to be discussed, two surround ongoing worries about the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children and youth.

  Canada

  Apr 10
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• Support for youth social media ban in Canada strong, says Angus Reid poll

  Last year, Australia became the first country to introduce a social media ban for youth under 16. France, Denmark, and Indonesia have also moved forward with legislation.

  Health

  Mar 30