Province takes steps to keep kids safe online, including launching services to remove images from the internet

Joining the premier for the announcement were Ryan Cleland and Nicola Smith, the parents of 12 year old Prince George boy, Carson Cleland, who took his own life in October and the Premier said today’s announcement was not only about taking action, but fulfilling a commitment to the Clelands.

“I want to make good on a commitment that I made to Carson’s family when we made that first contact, which is that Carson’s death would not be in vain, that our government would step up to support the heroic work done by the Clelands to raise awareness about this issue.” – Premier David Eby

“Today, kids live with different challenges than they did a generation ago, and they face them all in the palm of their hand,” said Premier David Eby. “While cellphones, the internet and social media help us connect with each other, they also present risks that can harm kids. The impact and influence of these tools is so great, and the corporations so powerful, it can be overwhelming for parents. That’s why we are taking action to protect kids from the threats posed by online predators and the impacts of social media companies.”

The province says that they will be working closely with the Clelands, school districts, technology professionals and others as these steps are rolled out.

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Province takes steps to keep kids safe online, including launching services to remove images from the internet

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