Liberal Government Tables Legislation to Ban Children’s Access to Social Media

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller speaks during a news conference, while Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (L) and Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon look on in Ottawa on June 10, 2026. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The federal government has tabled a bill prohibiting youth under 16 from having accounts on social media, citing risks to mental and physical health caused by youth social media usage.