An Act to enact the Protection of Minors in the Digital Age Act and to amend two Acts
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At a glance
The bill aims to protect minors in the digital age by establishing new rules and amending two existing Acts. It addresses online safety for youth and seeks to strengthen protective measures.
Detailed summary
Bill C-216 primarily aims to enhance the protection of minors in the current digital context. It proposes to establish a specific legislative framework to address the challenges posed by the digital age, particularly concerning the online safety of young people.
Among its main provisions, the bill introduces rules to limit minors' access to certain online content and to strengthen the obligations of digital platforms regarding the protection of young users' personal data. It also provides for penalties for companies that fail to comply with these new requirements.
The bill amends two existing Acts to incorporate these new protective measures. The specific Acts being amended are not detailed in the available information.
The main groups affected by this bill include minors, parents, educators, and businesses operating in the digital sector, which will need to adapt their practices to comply with the new legal requirements.
Legislative progress
House of Commons
- First readingJun 19, 2025
- Second readingUpcoming
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
Senate
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca