Vancouver Sun
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May 4, 2026
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Opinion: We need to protect our kids — not tech companies — and ban social media for those under 16
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Opinion: We need to protect our kids — not tech companies — and ban social media for those under 16
Opinion: Canada now faces a choice: continue to defer to the convenience and profit structures of large technology companies, or act decisively to protect children
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By Lianna McDonald
Published May 04, 2026
Last updated May 04, 2026
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