Countries are racing to regulate big tech and keep kids safe from the harms of social media, but the fight isn’t over. Grant Hardy examines how far countries like Australia are willing to go to legislate in hopes of a safer internet.

Lifestyle and Tech Expert Andy Baryer provides his perspective on Australia’s new social media laws, and whether there’s an appetite to bring them to Canada.

It’s unclear if Australia’s tough new legislation would survive in Canada, or even if it should. Danielle McLaughlin is the Retired Director of Education for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Senior Consultant for the Centre for Freedom of Expression at TMU. She breaks down the legal perspectives around this type of law.

Emilee Schevers is a social media influencer who founded “True Faces” to amplify the voices of people with disabilities. She’s experienced the benefits and drawbacks of social media, and shares her thoughts on internet safety.

We all want to create a safer internet world, but it matters how we do that. Here’s a taste of the debates that are taking place surrounding internet safety, and how far we should go to prevent online harm.

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