2026-05-25 from ctvnews.ca

A new survey of Manitoba physicians finds an overwhelming majority support a proposed social media ban for children and youth, with many warning excessive screen time and social media pose a significant health risk to young Manitobans.

The findings come from a Doctors Manitoba survey which polled 240 physicians, including family physicians, pediatricians and psychiatrists, between April 3 and May 15.

According to the data, over 90 per cent of respondents support banning social media and AI chatbots for children and youth, while 7.5 per cent oppose the move.

Two-point-one per cent were unsure, Doctors Manitoba said.

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