The Canadian government has tabled the Digital Safety Act (Bill C-34), which would prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms, with exemptions for services that meet defined safety standards. The legislation also proposes the creation of a new digital regulator to set safety requirements for AI chatbots, and would require platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 24 hours of being flagged; companies that fail to comply could face fines of 3% of global revenue or up to C$10 million, whichever is greater. Canada joins a growing international push to protect minors online — Australia became the first country to enact a similar ban in December 2024 — with officials noting that the bill could take up to a year to pass and a further 18 months to establish the regulatory body.