Safe Social Media Act

Yesterday, our Government introduced the Safe Social Media Act. It marks a significant step toward creating safer digital spaces for Canadians, particularly children and youth.

For years, policymakers around the world have struggled with a fundamental question: how do we preserve the benefits of social media and emerging AI technologies while reducing the very real harms they can create?

Bill C-34 takes a "safety by design" approach, shifting the focus from reacting to harm after it occurs to requiring platforms to actively identify, assess, and mitigate risks before harm happens.

This legislation recognizes that digital safety is no longer just a content moderation issue - it is a platform design issue. The responsibility for creating safer online environments cannot rest solely with parents and users; it must also be shared by the companies building and operating these services.

The bill will undoubtedly generate important discussions about privacy, innovation, freedom of expression, and implementation. Those conversations are worth having. But I believe the broader objective is clear: ensuring that the digital spaces where Canadians learn, connect, and participate are safer for everyone.