An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material

Requires sites that host pornographic content to verify the age of viewers — addressing the lack of any meaningful age check on the open web. The verification mechanism is the contested part; privacy advocates say document scans go too far.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingMay 28, 2025

   First reading in the Senate.

2. Second readingJune 12, 2025

   Second reading in the Senate.

3. Third readingApril 15, 2026

   Third reading in the Senate.

4. First readingApril 30, 2026

   First reading in the House of Commons.