Canada proposes new law to protect children on social media and AI
Canada proposes new law to protect children on social media and AI
Updated at: June 10, 2026 at 07:15 AM
Canada is taking bold steps to safeguard its youngest citizens in the digital age.
By June 2026, the federal government plans to introduce the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act.
The primary goal of this legislation is to implement a ban on social media access for children under 16, though platforms meeting strict safety standards may be granted exemptions.
To ensure these rules are followed, a new regulator, the Digital Safety Commission, will be established to hold tech giants accountable.
Beyond social media, the government is also focusing on regulating AI chatbots to prevent risks like data exploitation and privacy breaches.
This move aligns Canada with other nations like Australia that are actively pursuing similar age-based restrictions to create a safer online environment for the next generation.
