TMU Democracy Forum: Suing Social Media

In April 2024, four Ontario school boards initiated legal actions against social media giants, alleging that the companies' platforms have contributed to a range of mental health challenges among their students. They are seeking $4.5 billion in total damages.
What kind of outcomes can we expect from these lawsuits? Can they lead to meaningful change? Do social media companies really hold a duty of care to the school boards? What can we learn from similar efforts elsewhere to protect kids?
Speakers:
Frances Haugen | Senior-Fellow-in-Residence, Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy
Rachel Chernos Lin | Chair, Toronto District School Board
Dr. Alexia Pollio | Staff Scientist, Slaight Family Centre for Youth in Transition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Moderator:
Martin Regg Cohn | Political Columnist, Toronto Star
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A great conversation on a challenging situation: thank you for putting this together!