Children and youth need public policies that minimize the negative effects of screen use on their physical, mental, social, emotional, and developmental health and put their best interests first. Advocacy can happen wherever decisions about programs, policies, or laws are made.
Use these tools to discover actions you can take now to make your voice heard.
Canadian online safety legislation is urgently needed to hold digital platforms and services accountable for the harms associated with their design and operation and create safer online spaces for children and youth.
Urge your Member of Parliament to prioritize the timely passage and implementation of robust online safety legislation, including establishing an independent digital safety regulator, to protect children and youth online.
Effective advocates usually have passion, a personal connection, and strong key messags. What aspect of screen use do you feel most strongly about? What problem would you like to help solve?
The Learn section of this toolkit highlights many of the changes you can help advocate for.
Once you have your issue, key messages and recommendations, you’ll need to decide who to communicate with, when to reach out, and what tools to use. This resource walks you through those steps:
Engaging elected officials and decision-makers: Advocacy tips
If you are advocating to the federal government, find your MP here. Contact information for provincial and territorial Premiers is here.
