Politics · Technology · August 31, 2026

B.C. Attorney General Calls on Meta to Extend U.S. Youth Safeguards to Canada

B.C.’s attorney general is calling on Meta to provide Canadian young people with safeguards being introduced for youth users in the United States.

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B.C.’s attorney general is calling on Meta to provide Canadian young people with safeguards being introduced for youth users in the United States.

Call for comparable safeguards

Attorney General Niki Sharma called on Meta to extend U.S. youth safeguards to users in Canada.

Measures described by B.C.

The provincial statement references age-related content restrictions, age verification and features addressing excessive platform use.

What the announcement does not do

The statement does not announce a new provincial agreement with Meta or new B.C. legislation.

Original source: B.C. Ministry of Attorney General · Release 2026AG0059-001004 Review source

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