Canada Pushes for Social Media Ban for Under-16s

0:00Canada's government is getting real about protecting kids online, with talks of banning social media for anyone under 16. Culture Minister, Martin Miller, just told reporters they're taking this super-seriously, pushing for laws that put safety first on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These apps and AI tools shape how young people grow up from what they learn to who they become. Without strong rules on privacy and real engagement, it's like letting kids drive without seatbelts. Dangerous and unnecessary. Parents and experts have been sounding the alarm for years, saying the lay's exposed children to harms like bullying, misinformation, and worse. Every month, without action, hits kids hardest, turning digital spaces into risky playgrounds. Now, officials are moving faster, weighing a full ban to give families breathing room while building better online protections. Meanwhile, other countries like Australia are already testing age limits. This push shows Canada can't keep kicking the can time to lock in those safeguards

1:02and let kids thrive safely online. Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey, with the story.