Ottawa puts children’s online safety, the economy and vaccination on this week’s agenda
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Ottawa is at the centre of three major public issues this week, as federal attention turns to children’s online safety, the government’s upcoming Spring Economic Update, and the regional launch of Vaccination Week in the Americas.
On Parliament Hill, Children First Canada led a national day of action with children, youth and families calling for stronger protections against online harms. The campaign is pressing federal leaders to move ahead with online safety legislation after years of delay, arguing that children are being exposed to risks across social media, gaming platforms and AI chatbots.
The group is calling for more than warnings or voluntary action by technology companies. Its demands include a legal duty of care for platforms, safer design for digital services used by children and young people, and an independent regulator with clear enforcement powers.
The push comes as the federal government prepares to table the 2026 Spring Economic Update on Tuesday. The update is expected to outline the government’s economic direction at a time when many households are still watching the cost of living closely and looking for clearer signals on growth, support measures and fiscal priorities.
Ottawa is also hosting the launch of Vaccination Week in the Americas 2026, a regional campaign running from April 25 to May 2. The initiative, supported by Canada and the Pan American Health Organization, focuses on improving awareness of vaccination, widening access to immunization and closing immunity gaps across the region.
Together, the three files give this week unusual weight. They touch the daily concerns of families in Canada: how to keep children safe online, how to manage economic pressure, and how to protect public health in a changing risk environment.
