Let's Enact the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act!

I’m proud to announce that I am re-tabling the Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month Act, a bill that aims to make Ontario a leader in protecting children in the digital age.

We know that children and youth are spending more time online than ever before; for school, for entertainment, and to connect with their peers. But the internet was not designed with children in mind. In fact, far too often, young people are exposed to harmful content, targeted by manipulative algorithms, and have their personal data collected without meaningful safeguards.

This is a real risk that needs to addressed. As parents, educators, and lawmakers, we all have a role to play in creating a safer digital environment for our children. That’s why this bill would declare the month of October as Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month in Ontario.