Liberal Government Tables Legislation to Ban Children’s Access to Social Media
The federal government has tabled a bill prohibiting youth under 16 from having accounts on social media, citing risks to mental and physical health caused by youth social media usage. Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, in a June 10 press conference, saying the legislation is necessary to protect minors from cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and other online harms.
TL;DR
- Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, has been tabled by the federal government.
- The bill proposes a ban on social media accounts for individuals under 16.
- The legislation aims to protect minors from cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and other online harms.
- Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller introduced the bill, citing concerns for children's mental and physical health.