Social media ban for under - 16s consistent with Charter , government says

The federal government in Ottawa has stated that its proposed digital safety legislation, Bill C-34, is consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The legislation aims to implement a social media ban preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing these platforms.

While the government maintains the bill aligns with constitutional rights, it acknowledges that the proposed measures might affect freedom of expression. Concurrently, legal and digital experts have raised warnings and concerns regarding the implications of the legislation.