Disinformation

• Canada condemns alleged Russian interference in 2024 U.S. election

  The U.S. took wide-ranging actions on Wednesday, alleging Russia had engaged in disinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 presidential election.

  Canada

  Sep 5
  
• Canada warns Russian ‘bot farm’ is using AI to spread online disinformation

  The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security said individuals affiliated with RT have been using a social-media bot farm at the direction of the Russian government.

  Canada

  Jul 10
  
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• NDP MP raps Conservative over ‘fake news’ video

  A video titled 'Breaking News: Trudeau Resigns' produced for Conservative MP Branden Leslie contained doctored television news clips mixed with real news and out-of-context news.

  Politics

  May 25
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• Nearly half of Canadians find it hard to tell what’s true online: StatCan

  The survey found 59 per cent of Canadians say they are very or extremely concerned about any type of misinformation that is found online.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023
• U.S. warns of Chinese disinformation campaign. What does it look like?

  In a first-of-its-kind report, the U.S. State Department last week laid out Beijing’s tactics and techniques for molding public opinion.

  U.S. News

  Oct 4, 2023
• Twitter drops out of EU’s voluntary pact to combat disinformation

  Google, TikTok, and Facebook parent Meta are among those that have signed up to the EU code, which requires companies to measure their work on combating disinformation.

  Tech

  May 26, 2023
• ‘Home-grown disinformation’ a growing threat to Canadian Armed Forces: report

  A report for Canada’s military research branch finds the Armed Forces are 'poorly placed and inadequately prepared' to defend against misinformation and disinformation campaigns.

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
• What Taiwan can teach Canada about fighting foreign interference

  As Canadians grapple with recent allegations of foreign interference, the Taiwanese say they've been targeted for years. And over time, they've developed novel ways to fight back.

  World

  Apr 25, 2023
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• How to spot fake news? Canadians need better education: EU official

  Canadians could be better informed on how to spot fake news, the European Union's head of combating foreign interference said during a recent visit to Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Calgary police shoot down pool indecent exposure misinformation

  CPS say despite the protests outside the Canyon Meadows Pool where the incident was rumoured to happen, a thorough police investigation showed the allegations are unfounded.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023