Most Canadians Support Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16: Poll

A youth is pictured using his phone as he waits to cross the street in Sydney, on Dec. 8, 2025. AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under the age of 16.

An Angus Reid survey says three-quarters of more than 4,000 respondents are in favour of a ban like the one in Australia, where youth under 16 are prevented from setting up accounts on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.