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Ottawa wants to block kids from social media. How would age verification work?

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The Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-34 in June, proposing a mandate that would require social media platforms to restrict access for users under the age of 16. While the legislation aims to implement these age-based restrictions, the specific mechanisms for verifying user age remain undetermined by officials, including Culture Minister Marc Miller.

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CityNews Toronto Focuses on the mechanics and implementation of Canadian federal policy.
France 24 Highlights legal challenges and constitutional barriers to youth social media bans.
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