By Sabrina Geremia
Publication Date: 2026-02-19 00:00:00
More than ever before, Canadians are searching for better, safer online experiences for their kids. According to Google Trends, search terms like “how to set up parental controls”, “how to limit screen time” and searches for Google’s “Family Link” reached all-time highs in 2025.
Google and YouTube are deeply committed to pushing our industry forward and further empowering Canadian families with age-appropriate experiences, parental controls, and resources that help parents, caregivers and kids navigate the digital world confidently and safely.
Today, we’re proud to announce over $1.4 million CAD in funding from Google.org to support new initiatives that will reach families across the country with essential digital wellbeing and online safety skills.
Supercharging the reach and impact of Be Internet Awesome
When we launched our Online Safety Roadshow in Canada, we committed to pursuing opportunities to bring our expert-backed Be Internet Awesome curriculum to as many…