Canada’s social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament

Guardian International•Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 02:16 AM•2 min read

Legislation would exempt platforms that can prove they have safeguards for children in place Canada’s government has introduced legislation to parliament that could ban children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe. Ottawa...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/11/canada-social-media-ban-under-16-kids-children-bill-new-law-legislation)

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