Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 9th, 2026

The Carney government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act tomorrow. Reports indicate that the new legislation will include a U-16 social media ban – similar to what was enacted last year in Australia. And while it’s not expected to include the same type of ban for A.I. chatbots, it will lay out the responsibilities for platforms to abide by. How young is too young, and what social media items should be off-limits? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa Inner City Health is warning of grave consequences when the city’s final 24/7 supervised consumption site shuts down. Ahead of next week’s closure, OICH delivered a joint letter from doctors to Queen’s Park, forecasting the dire strain on Ottawa’s healthcare system and social services. The last location is situated in the ByWard Market and symbolizes a critical point of contact within the community – preventing overdoses, treating infections, and connecting people with mental health support. Kristy checks in with Dr. Rakesh Patel, the Medical Director of Ottawa Inner City Health. Plus, a former pilot who worked for Air Canada is facing charges after allegedly using a fake license for nearly three decades. Geoffrey Wall, who is now retired, flew approximately 900 domestic and international flights, earning him nearly $3 million in salary. And while he did own a commercial pilot’s license, he allegedly didn’t have the proper flying credentials to operate passenger jets.