New Delhi, June 9 -- After Australia, Canada is now planning to impose a social media ban for children under 16. An online harms bill in this regard is likely to be introduced in the Canadian Parliament on Wednesday.

But the bill may include terms and conditions under which a social media platform would allow under-16s to use it. "...platforms that meet new safety standards may be able to allow children to opt back in," sources told Globe and Mail.

As per the proposal, a new Canadian digital regulator would also be established by the bill. Sources told the Canadian media outlet that the regulator would set standards for social media platforms in order to mitigate harms to children.

Companies that have taken steps to meet such standards...