The Canadian Press: “As this measure would affect the ability of users to post and consume content, it has the potential to engage freedom of expression protected by section 2(b) of the Charter,” the statement says.
It says the bill might also affect equality rights and section 8 of the Charter, which deals with privacy.
But it maintains the social media ban is consistent with the Charter for a number of reasons, including the fact that age-based restrictions already apply to activities like voting and driving.
It also says there is considerable evidence about the risks social media use poses for young people…