New child protection measures Meta has promised as part of a massive legal settlement in the United States won’t be implemented in Canada.
A spokesperson for Meta says the changes to its Facebook and Instagram platforms announced today are specific to the United States.
Meta reached a settlement worth up to US$18 billion that ended a landmark trial over teen social media addiction.
The company agreed to adopt a series of safety features, including two-hour daily time limits that can only be disabled with a parent’s permission.
It will also eliminate push notifications during weekday school hours and bring in stronger age-assurance measures, among other changes.
In Canada, the federal government has proposed a new digital safety bill that would force social media platforms to block access for kids under 16.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 26, 2026.
— With files from The Associated Press
By Anja Karadeglija | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.