Ottawa is investing in new research aimed at understanding how social media affects children, according to a report from CTV News.
Why It Matters Locally
For Ottawa families, the announcement lands amid ongoing conversations at local school boards and among parents about phone use in classrooms and its effects on kids' mental health. Research funded out of Ottawa could shape future policy decisions that reach schools and homes across the city.
What's Known So Far
Details on the scope of the research, funding amount, and timeline have not yet been announced. As more information becomes available, ottown will update this story.
Source: CTV News
