Liberals back social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing debate
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Liberals back social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing debate
Description
April 15, 2026
There is growing debate over whether children should be banned from social media, with the Liberal Party voting to set the minimum age to have an account at 16 years old. Sharon Polsky, from the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down the potential changes.
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Liberals back social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing debate08:38 | April 15, 2026 -
U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader06:14 | 1 hour ago -
The U.K. political shift after Kier Starmer resigns05:31 | 2 hours ago -
Impact of violence against police officers04:11 | 3 hours ago -
Pushback against World Cup hydration breaks05:37 | 3 hours ago -
Science News Now: Goblin Shark05:04 | June 22, 2026 -
Proudly Canadian: ‘Tragically Chip’, a cool new uniquely Canadian collaboration04:42 | June 22, 2026 -
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This Week in Washington: Middle East Ceasefire, Preparing for America’s 250th Celebration06:17 | June 19, 2026 -
Grill the perfect steak for dad this Father’s Day05:16 | June 19, 2026 -
The Yorkville Exotic Car Show returns to Bloor Street04:37 | June 19, 2026 -
Losing iconic Canadian institutions04:04 | June 18, 2026 -
Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding04:29 | June 18, 2026 -
Celebrating 35 years of Canadian Heritage Minutes05:52 | June 18, 2026 -
Celebrate Father’s Day without breaking the bank05:01 | June 18, 2026 -
Embracing the delicious strawberry season with creative and nutritious snack ideas05:31 | June 18, 2026 -
Municipal Matters: Push back from local government on proposed AI infrastructure04:46 | June 18, 2026 -
Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week04:47 | June 17, 2026 -
Assessing police officer deaths in Canada04:44 | June 17, 2026 -
Walking to raise funds for life-saving cancer research04:10 | June 17, 2026 -
Building a supportive environment for LGBTQ2S+ youth05:07 | June 16, 2026 -
Capturing the World Cup from Toronto05:29 | June 16, 2026 -
U.S. and Iran reach tentative peace deal04:44 | June 15, 2026 -
Science News Now: powerful penalty shots & perfect pitches05:45 | June 15, 2026 -
Fresh Off the Plate: Gonzo Izakaya03:34 | June 15, 2026 -
Keep your outdoor space organized this summer05:22 | June 15, 2026 -
World Cup First Weekend Wrap-up04:24 | June 15, 2026 -
Are large Canadian AI data centres on the way?05:56 | June 12, 2026 -
Washington This Week: Ceasefire negotiations strained, CUSMA deadline approaches06:06 | June 12, 2026 -
Canada hosts its first World Cup Game at home04:39 | June 12, 2026 -
G7 Leaders Summit in Evian, France06:04 | June 12, 2026
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Liberals back social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing debate08:38 | April 15, 2026
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U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader06:14 | 1 hour ago
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The U.K. political shift after Kier Starmer resigns05:31 | 2 hours ago
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Impact of violence against police officers04:11 | 3 hours ago
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Pushback against World Cup hydration breaks05:37 | 3 hours ago
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Science News Now: Goblin Shark05:04 | June 22, 2026
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Proudly Canadian: ‘Tragically Chip’, a cool new uniquely Canadian collaboration04:42 | June 22, 2026
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What’s ahead this week in the 2026 World Cup04:30 | June 22, 2026
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Canada’s first World Cup win04:23 | June 19, 2026
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This Week in Washington: Middle East Ceasefire, Preparing for America’s 250th Celebration06:17 | June 19, 2026
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Grill the perfect steak for dad this Father’s Day05:16 | June 19, 2026
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The Yorkville Exotic Car Show returns to Bloor Street04:37 | June 19, 2026
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Losing iconic Canadian institutions04:04 | June 18, 2026
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Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding04:29 | June 18, 2026
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Celebrating 35 years of Canadian Heritage Minutes05:52 | June 18, 2026
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Celebrate Father’s Day without breaking the bank05:01 | June 18, 2026
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Embracing the delicious strawberry season with creative and nutritious snack ideas05:31 | June 18, 2026
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Municipal Matters: Push back from local government on proposed AI infrastructure04:46 | June 18, 2026
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Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week04:47 | June 17, 2026
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Assessing police officer deaths in Canada04:44 | June 17, 2026
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Walking to raise funds for life-saving cancer research04:10 | June 17, 2026
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Building a supportive environment for LGBTQ2S+ youth05:07 | June 16, 2026
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Capturing the World Cup from Toronto05:29 | June 16, 2026
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U.S. and Iran reach tentative peace deal04:44 | June 15, 2026
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Science News Now: powerful penalty shots & perfect pitches05:45 | June 15, 2026
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Fresh Off the Plate: Gonzo Izakaya03:34 | June 15, 2026
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Keep your outdoor space organized this summer05:22 | June 15, 2026
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World Cup First Weekend Wrap-up04:24 | June 15, 2026
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Are large Canadian AI data centres on the way?05:56 | June 12, 2026
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Washington This Week: Ceasefire negotiations strained, CUSMA deadline approaches06:06 | June 12, 2026
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Canada hosts its first World Cup Game at home04:39 | June 12, 2026
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G7 Leaders Summit in Evian, France06:04 | June 12, 2026
Liberals back social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing debate
Description
April 15, 2026
There is growing debate over whether children should be banned from social media, with the Liberal Party voting to set the minimum age to have an account at 16 years old. Sharon Polsky, from the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down the potential changes.
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