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Canada Bans Kids from Social Media // Should You Invest in SpaceX?
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- Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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- Jun 11, 2026
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Summary
Canada's new Online Safety Act could fundamentally change how Canadians (especially young people) experience the internet. From age restrictions on social media and new obligations for tech companies to concerns about privacy, free expression, and government oversight, the legislation is already sparking fierce debate. Digital policy experts Supriya Dwivedi and Vass Bednar (4:30) join us in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to break down what's actually in the bill, who's likely to be affected, and whether Ottawa is striking the right balance between protecting users and preserving online freedoms. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR NORTHERN EYES SEVEN-YEAR SHERRY CASK, AVAILABLE JUST IN TIME FOR FATHERS' DAY! HANSEN IS PROUDLY LOCAL, ALWAYS ORIGINAL. https://hansendistillery.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ CANADIAN SHIELD INSTITUTE: https://canadianshieldinstitute.ca/ 43:00 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the Supriya/Vass interview, and see what Real Talkers have to say about Canada's Online Safety Act in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 54:00 | Are you planning on investing in the SpaceX IPO? Are you worried about all this "technical recession" talk? Cary Williams from North Road Investment Counsel gives us a few important things to think about. NORTH ROAD INVESTMENT COUNSEL: https://www.northroadic.com/ 1:27:00 | Jespo shares a few thoughts after hosting the Junior Achievement Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. What's the best entrepreneurial or life advice you've ever received? JA of NORTHERN ALBERTA: https://janorthalberta.org/ 1:39:00 | Siksika filmmaker Sinakson Trevor Solway is the inspirati…