Canada is proposing legislation that would restrict access to social media for children under 16. Multiple outlets report that the bill is introduced or expected to be tabled in the House of Commons in the coming days, and that it would bar minors under 16 from having social media accounts unless the platforms can demonstrate they take steps to minimize harm to children. Several accounts describe this as a move meant to tighten online safety protections and align with actions already taken or proposed in other countries. Australia is repeatedly cited as a model, after it passed a social media-related law for minors late last year. The coverage also notes that the Canadian approach includes a mechanism for tech companies to potentially comply through approved safeguards or policies, rather than an outright blanket prohibition. Other reporting points to a broader international trend, including signals that the United Kingdom may pursue similar restrictions for under-16s. Overall, Canada’s proposal is presented as not yet enacted, with the timing and details depending on legislative progress.