Canada’s social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament (opens in new tab)

Legislation would exempt platforms that can prove they have safeguards for children in placeCanada’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 is joining a growing global effort to tighten online safety. Canadian government officials said social media platforms can obtain an exemption if they have put in place sufficient safeguards.