Social Media Ban

• U.K. unveils social media, online gaming and streaming ban for under-16s

  The U.K.'s policy comes after the Canadian government introduced online harms legislation that would require social media companies to restrict children under 16 years from use.

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  Jun 15
  
• B.C. calls social media ban for kids ‘promising’ but says it doesn’t go far enough

  The federal government introduced the legislation on Wednesday that would require social media companies to restrict children under 16 years old from their platforms.

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  Jun 11
  
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• Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

  Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• Online harms bill to include social media ban for children under 16: source

  The proposed social media ban for youth under 16 would mirror action first taken in Australia, where the measure took effect last December.

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  Jun 8
• Social media and AI ban for New Brunswick youth a possibility: Holt

  There are calls for New Brunswick to bring in a social media ban for young people, and to reconsider its inclusion of AI chatbots in its draft curriculum for the anglophone sector.

  Canada

  May 13
• 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.

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  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.

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  May 1
• 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. 

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  Apr 28
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• 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