Canada unveils legislation aimed at protecting youth from social media harms

The Canadian government introduced a new bill targeting social‑media harms to youth. The legislation proposes safeguards against harmful content and addictive design. It requires platforms to implement age‑verification and transparency measures. The bill also mandates education programs on digital literacy for schools. Lawmakers argue the proposal will protect children from online risks. Critics warn it could infringe on free expression and burden tech companies. The bill is slated for debate in Parliament later this month. If passed, the law would set national standards for youth online safety.