Should kids under 16 be off social media? Scott Moe says it’s time to ask the public.
The government of Saskatchewan is starting a public conversation about whether to ban social media for children under 16. Premier Scott Moe said there are no official plans yet, but leaders want to hear what residents think.
Moe explained that the goal is to gather opinions from parents, students, and communities. “It’s time for us to have a conversation,” he said, pointing to growing concerns about how social media affects young people.
The discussion comes as other countries take action. Australia recently became the first to introduce a nationwide ban preventing kids under 16 from creating accounts on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. A poll by the Angus Reid Institute shows that many Canadians support similar rules.
Still, not everyone agrees on how to handle it. Some believe **parents, not governments **should control how kids use social media. Others say stronger laws are needed to protect youth from addiction, harmful content, and online risks.
Mark Carney has also said the issue should be debated at a national level. Moe agrees, adding that a federal approach may work better than provinces acting alone.
For now, Saskatchewan is not making any changes, but the conversation is clearly growing. The big question remains: Who should decide: parents, provinces, or the federal government?
