Social Media Bullying

• 1 in 4 Canadian youths suffered online threats and harassment: StatCan

  A StatCan report concluded young Canadians who suffered cyber-victimization had a higher risk of having poor mental health and eating disorders.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
  
• 40% of Canadians have a negative view of Facebook, say it amplifies hate: poll

  The vast majority agreed that Facebook amplifies hate speech, helps spread fake news, damages individuals' mental health and poses a risk to children and teenagers.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2021
  
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• Instagram bans ‘graphic’ self-harm images after teenager’s suicide

  Ian Russell says he has "no doubt" Instagram helped kill his daughter.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 8, 2019
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• Even with more awareness, cyberbullying isn’t declining in Canada: Ipsos poll

  The poll found that most Canadians, at 85 per cent, are aware that online bullying is an issue.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 27, 2018
• Kingston teen facing 27 charges after repeated online death threats

  The 14-year-old girl allegedly sent repeated death threats on Facebook and Instagram.

  Crime

  Apr 6, 2018
• Social media attacks takes toll on companies, employees

  A union grievance over abusive tweets directed at the some Toronto Transit Commission employees has drawn attention to the way organizations handle hostility on social media.

  Money

  Jul 31, 2016