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Canada’s push to ban social media for teens under 16 is already sparking legal battles, with experts predicting a Charter challenge — and history shows why: France’s similar law was struck down for being too broad and infringing on free expression. Critics warn such bans could silence vital youth voices on issues shaping their future, like climate change, recalling activists like Greta Thunberg. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association highlights troubling parallels with the French ruling, while the government remains silent on how the bill will handle fundamental rights — setting the stage for a high-stakes courtroom showdown over freedom, privacy, and digital participation.

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