According to Statistics Canada, reported cases of online child luring surged nearly 20% in 2025 compared to the previous year, rising from 2,882 to 3,456 incidents. Experts, including Ritesh Kotak, a cybersecurity analyst, emphasize that these figures are likely underreported due to a lack of supervision and safeguards in place. Jacques Marcoux from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection noted that platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and increasingly TikTok and Telegram are being used for grooming children. The rise in cases is attributed to more children accessing smartphones and new chat functions on various platforms. Legal representatives, such as Matthew Bergman, are advocating for accountability from social media companies, arguing they should face financial consequences for their negligence. Countries like Australia, France, and Türkiye have enacted laws to protect children online, while Canada is expected to introduce a new bill following the previous Online Harms Act's failure to pass. Advocates are calling for comprehensive regulations that include private messaging services and age restrictions for social media use.