
Liberals Push Teen Tech Limits, Ride High in Polls
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The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, is gaining momentum with a significant lead in polls and a focus on key issues at their national convention in Montreal. Proposals include restricting teens access to AI chatbots and social media, with a proposed age limit of sixteen. The party is also considering limiting the use of the notwithstanding clause, enforcing public healthcare, boosting high-speed rail, and revisiting electoral reform. The convention aims to solidify their momentum ahead of upcoming byelections.
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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Liberals Push Teen Tech Limits, Ride High in Polls. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 8th, Canada news today starts now, AI powered and ready. The Liberal Party of Canada has gathered in Montreal for their national convention, pushing big ideas like restricting teens from sites such as Chad G.P.T. and social media platforms. Key resolutions call for a 16-year-old age limit on AI chatbots, citing risks to kids' mental health, like pushing isolation or even harmful, advice. Other mirrors Australia's rule, banning under 16s from social media to curb bullying and distress. Meanwhile, the party rides high with Mark Carney leading. Polls show them up 16 points over conservatives at 48% support and their eyeing wins in three federal by-elections on April 13th, including a tight Quebec race. Experts like University of Ottawa, Professor Genevieve Tellier, predict a upbeat vibe a year after Carney's landslide leadership win. Publet backing is strong too, with 75% of Canadians in a recent survey favoring under 16 social
media bans per Angus read data. Carney himself called for debate on these limits during a Japan trip but hasn't committed. Other resolutions target limiting the notwithstanding clauses preemptive use, enforcing public health care, boosting high-speed rail and revisiting. Electoral Reform This convention could energize liberals right before those by-elections, solidifying their momentum without the drama of a leadership bite.
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