• Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-18 21:18:23.0
  Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Economy, Technology, Governance, Social Services]

  Prime Minister Mark Carney rallied the Liberal caucus ahead of the fall session of the House of Commons, announcing forthcoming legislation including the Building Canada Strong Act to streamline major project reviews to a "one project, one review, one year" standard. The federal government also plans to introduce social media and AI regulation legislation targeting online harms, cyberbullying, and child exploitation by tech companies. Additionally, an upcoming fall federal budget will outline fiscal plans to manage spending, optimize the balance sheet, and expand social programs such as child care.

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• Saskatchewan Residents Support Social Media Limits for Youth

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-03 16:24:34.794894
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Social Services, Technology, Education]

  The Government of Saskatchewan released findings from a province-wide survey showing that 86.34 per cent of respondents support implementing social media limits for children under the age of 16 across major platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. The survey, which also gathered input from non-profit organization Youth Matter Canada, indicated that respondents generally favor restrictions for youth aged 16 and under, though YouTube was most frequently identified as warranting an exemption. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr confirmed that the results have been forwarded to the Federal Government to help inform broader discussions regarding online safety and youth wellbeing.

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