Mini-Episode: Dr. Yeung talking Canadian social media bans on 570 News
From PARENTING and (PERI)MENOPAUSE by Dr. Alison Yeung & Dr. Julie Maidment
April 21, 2026 · 10 min
About this episode
Dr. Yeung discusses Canadian social media bans and online safety for children in a conversation with Mike Farwell.
This is a mini-episode taken from my conversation with Mike Farwell on Newstalk 570. This is an important topics for Canadians right now, as the Liberal party is exploring how to best keep kids safe online. There is a push for social media and AI chatbot age minimums, as well as regulation around design features that lead to compulsive or risky use. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Alison Yeung
Guest: Mike Farwell
Topics covered
- social media
- online safety
- children
- regulation
- AI chatbots
Keywords
- social media bans
- online safety
- children's safety
- AI chatbots
- Canadian politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Liberal party, Newstalk 570
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