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Should kids be banned from social media? Saskatchewan weighs in

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The survey results are in, and a majority of people in Saskatchewan support social media limits for kids under 16. This lines up with a move from the feds for a social media ban, showing a clear sign that something needs to change. Lori Carr, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, and Laura Lawrence, Youth Matter Canada Executive Director, join the show to talk about what the province will do with this information and how a media ban would impact youth.
4 Sep 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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