By Staff
June 2nd, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
We apologize for the error in the photograph of Dr. Lennox that first appeared in this article.
New Democrats will announce a motion this week addressing social media harms to youth.
NDP member and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions – Dr. Robin Lennox
MPP Catherine Fife, joined by Deputy House Leader and Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma; and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care, Robin Lennox; will introduce her motion calling for action on the harmful impacts of social media on children and youth in Ontario.
The motion urges the government to study the addictive design of platforms, clarify the responsibilities of tech companies, and implement health warnings through Ontario’s public health units.
Everyone is taking a whack at social media – especially the politicians, who use it more than any other sector of society.
Brock University recently published a paper on just how serious the problem is.
“Information is rooted in the political agenda of the media outlet or person putting it online, and we need to confirm facts via other sources, such as print media, parents and teachers, and alternative websites,”
We have attached a link to the article: Spotting fakes and facts: Brock experts on why digital literacy is critical for children
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