LET’S CHANGE THE NORM.

Delay smartphones and social media.

Sign the Pledge To Delay Smartphones until 14+

Support Proposed Bill: 16+ For Social Media

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Join thousands of families saying ‘not yet’ to smartphones

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Unplugged Canada is a grassroots movement led by parent volunteers across the country. We believe childhood should be a time for curiosity, movement, creativity, and real-life connection.

Through advocacy, resources, and our online Pledge, we help families delay smartphones until at least 14. Together, we're changing the norm so no family has to do it alone.

We're also calling on Parliament to pass Bill C-34 and set a social media age minimum of 16 in Canada.

Local Chapters across Canada

Local chapters, national movement

Unplugged Canada is powered by volunteer-run chapters across the country. Chapter leads support School Champions, host community events, run Unplugged Canada booths, and lead other initiatives. Together, they're changing the norm one community at a time.

Click the map for contact information.

Don't have a chapter near you?

Here's how to start one.

Join the movement

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SIGN THE PLEDGE

Childhood is changing. Let’s protect it.
Unplugged Canada brings families together by pledging to delay smartphones until at least age 14 and shifting the culture — together.

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SUPPORT OUR ADVOCACY

Social Media is fueling a youth mental health crisis. We’re calling on the Canadian government to raise the social media age to 16. Sign our Call To Action to support.

FOLLOW ALONG:

"The introduction of children to the online environment is the largest unregulated clinical trial we have ever run. The results are incredibly concerning."

Dr. Charlotte Moore Hepburn
Medical Director,
Child Health Policy Accelerator at SickKids
"Our children deserve the opportunity to develop healthy brains before facing platforms designed to exploit them."

Dr. Shimi Kang
Co-Founder & CEO Future Ready Minds
"I want to protect my son from online harm, of course, but I also want to create space for him to play and connect in the real world — and just be a kid. That's why I support Unplugged Canada and the important work it does in my community and across the country."

Alex Munter
CEO, Canadian Medical Association
"It's the equivalent of putting our kids in cars with no seat belts, with no air bags, and having them drive on roads with no speed limits and no traffic lights."

Dr. Vivek Murthy
Former US Surgeon General

Funding Statement

We would like our supporters and all readers to know that Unplugged Canada is a fully self-funded organization. We have not received financial support through grants or any other form of funding from either the public or private sector.

Unplugged Canada is proudly volunteer-run, and we remain committed to operating as a true grassroots movement. Our independence is central to our mission and values, allowing us to remain authentic, unbiased, and community-driven.

With regards to the donation button on our website, the contribution has been nominal and only for the purpose of funding advertising and promotion material/initiatives.

If you encounter any information that suggests otherwise, we encourage you to contact our founder, Jenny Perez at info@unpluggedcanada.com.

LET’S CHANGE THE NORM.

Delay smartphones and social media.

Join thousands of families saying ‘not yet’ to smartphones

Local Chapters across Canada

Join the movement

FOLLOW ALONG:

"The introduction of children to the online environment is the largest unregulated clinical trial we have ever run. The results are incredibly concerning."

"Our children deserve the opportunity to develop healthy brains before facing platforms designed to exploit them."

"I want to protect my son from online harm, of course, but I also want to create space for him to play and connect in the real world — and just be a kid. ​ That's why I support Unplugged Canada and the important work it does in my community and across the country."

"It's the equivalent of putting our kids in cars with no seat belts, with no air bags, and having them drive on roads with no speed limits and no traffic lights."

Unplugged Canada

"I want to protect my son from online harm, of course, but I also want to create space for him to play and connect in the real world — and just be a kid. That's why I support Unplugged Canada and the important work it does in my community and across the country."