Ban social media for young people? Good luck with that
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OPINION
Ban social media for young people? Good luck with that
MARSHA LEDERMAN
PUBLISHED JUNE 9, 2026
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Teenagers pose for a picture while looking at their phones. Ottawa is preparing to propose a ban on social media for children under 16, according to a source familiar with the digital safety bill proposal.
JANA RODENBUSCH/REUTERS
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