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Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect young people from social media's mental health risks, banning platforms for kids under 16 while creating new AI safety standards. The move follows Australia's lead and could redesign how tech companies protect children worldwide.
Canada just introduced legislation that would restrict social media access for children under 16, following Australia's groundbreaking move last year. The bill also creates new safety standards for AI chatbots to better protect young users online.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
Eight elite British cyclists are using their Olympic fame to tackle real social issues, from making bikes accessible to disabled riders to supporting young men's mental health. It's the first program of its kind in cycling.
Ghana's Minority MPs are celebrating a leadership development trip to Canada that connected parliamentary work with diaspora communities. The program, sponsored by Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin, strengthened diplomatic ties while building lawmaker capacity.
A four-month Stanford program is giving Japanese high school students the tools, mentors, and confidence to tackle real-world problems through social entrepreneurship. One student says it transformed her "Sunday blues" into the best day of her week.
Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
Nigeria's correctional service is partnering with federal poverty programs to help former inmates rebuild their lives after release. The initiative connects ex-offenders with social support systems designed to reduce repeat crimes.
A neighborhood-based social work program in Cyprus is transforming lives by offering personalized support to struggling families. The initiative is already helping 4,000 people find jobs, access care, and rebuild their futures.
The Democratic Republic of Congo just launched a groundbreaking program to help 1,500 young people transition from unstable work to secure jobs with social protections. In a country where 86% of jobs are informal and only 5% have safety nets, this partnership between the UN and World Bank could change everything.
Quebec and Manitoba are leading Canada's poverty reduction efforts, earning the only passing grades in a national report card that shows growing momentum for change. While challenges remain across the country, new legislation and coordinated efforts between governments and communities signal real progress ahead.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
A quarter-century of inspiring young innovators reaches a milestone as Canada's premier student robotics competition prepares for its 25th anniversary event. Thousands of students from coast to coast have discovered their passion for engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork through this transformative program.
Singapore is putting $15 million toward using artificial intelligence to help social workers spend less time on paperwork and more time supporting vulnerable families. The three-year program will develop tech tools that keep human connection at the heart of social services.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
Ethiopia is taking bold steps toward energy independence with help from an unexpected partner. Canada has pledged to support the East African nation's first nuclear energy program using next-generation small modular reactor technology.
A charity golf tournament in Quebec just raised a record-breaking $1.5 million to support children and youth across Canada. The Air Canada Foundation's 14th annual event brought together 375 people and over 100 sponsors for its biggest fundraising success yet.
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