Canadian ministers to discuss Safe Social Media Act
The Safe Social Media Act will be discussed at an in-person roundtable in Winnipeg.
Canadian Heritage will hold an in-person roundtable in Winnipeg on Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, as the government continues public discussion on its proposed online safety framework.
The event will bring together Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, and Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport. Media representatives have been invited to attend the conclusion of the discussion, followed by an informal media availability.
The Safe Social Media Act was introduced on 10 June 2026 and would create new duties for social media services, AI chatbot services and other regulated online services. The government says the bill is intended to make platforms more responsible for addressing harmful content and creating safer online spaces, especially for children and young people.
The bill would enact the Digital Safety Act and establish the Digital Safety Commission of Canada. The proposed framework focuses on platform accountability, child protection, transparency and the prevention of online harms before they occur.
The legislation comes amid growing international debate over children’s access to social media, age restrictions, harmful content, platform design and the role of AI chatbots in online safety.
The Winnipeg roundtable signals continued government engagement with stakeholders as Bill C-34 moves through the parliamentary process.
Why does it matter?
Canada’s Safe Social Media Act is part of a wider global shift towards stronger online safety rules focused on children and young people. By covering social media services and AI chatbots, the bill reflects growing concern that harmful content, platform design and AI-driven interactions can affect child safety, mental health and exposure to exploitation. The proposed Digital Safety Commission would also create a new federal oversight structure for platform accountability.
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