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Ottawa Now - Will Canada's incoming U-16 social media ban cut the mustard?

June 9, 2026

On Wednesday, the Carney Liberals are planning to unveil a U-16 social media ban, one of many portions to the incoming Digital Safety Act. Per reports, the ban will be similar to what was enacted last year in Australia, but it’s not expected to include the same type of ban for A.I. chatbots. A trio of other countries are mulling over social media bans, while Malaysia just implemented their own U-16 legislation. Meantime, for supervision purposes, Brazil requires youth accounts to be linked to those of a legal guardian. What is the best pathway for Canada to take? Kristy Cameron opens the debate floor with Jenny Perez, the founder of Unplugged Canada, on today’s Ottawa Now. They are a grassroots, parent-led national movement that advocates for delaying children's access to smartphones until Age 14 and social media until Age 16.



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