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

In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media platforms to block access for kids under 16.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · First coverage Aug 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET

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

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