Roblox omission from Canada’s social media bill draws concern

Police and online safety advocates are questioning why Roblox and Discord are not included in Canada’s new Safe Social Media Act, even as authorities warn about extremist groups targeting young users on gaming and messaging platforms. The CBC report says Penelope Sokolowski, a Canadian teen who used Roblox and later Discord, was drawn into contact with a violent nihilistic cult before dying by suicide in 2025. Her father and childsafety advocates say the case shows how harmful activity can move through gaming spaces that are not formally covered by the bill. Officials have said the legislation is aimed first at larger social media services, but a future Digital Safety Commission could decide whether platforms like Roblox and Discord should be brought under the law. Critics argue that waiting for that process could leave children exposed while police continue to report cases involving grooming, selfharm, and extremist recruitment online.