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Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16, source says
(www.theglobeandmail.com)
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this post was submitted on 08 Jun 2026
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This right here. Social Media isn't suddenly safe when you turn a magic age. It is unsafe no matter what your age is. It is there to addict, manipulate, and use you.