Sources of Misinformation
Political Misinformation
Consequences of Misinformation
Enabling Factors of Misinformation
Fighting Misinformation: Canadian Policies
100

This country has been implicated in disinformation campaigns on social media to disrupt Western democracies.

What is Russia?

100

This Canadian political party signed a pledge in 2019 not to spread disinformation.

What are the Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, and the New Democratic Party?

100

This is a direct impact of misinformation on public trust in these individuals.

What is "Erosion of trust in elected officials"?

100

This type of deficit in citizens enables the spread of misinformation.

What is "Literacy deficit"?

100

In 2018, this Act was modernized to include provisions against misinformation in elections.

What is "Canada Elections Act"?

200

These individuals control digital platforms and algorithms, influencing the flow and type of information.

What are "Switchers" and "Programmers"?

200

This type of political movement manipulates narratives for power, often linked with misinformation.

What is Populism?

200

Misinformation can lead to policy paralysis on critical issues like this environmental concern.

What is "Climate Change"?

200

This kind of reasoning leads people to favor information that aligns with their beliefs.

What is "Motivated reasoning"?

200

This protocol, implemented in 2019, aims to protect the integrity of general elections in Canada.

What is "Critical Election Incident Public Protocol"?

300

This sector, including entities like businesses and corporations, uses tactics like fake news stories and bots for misinformation.

What is the Private Sector?

300

Misinformation in Canada has been intricately linked to these, especially concerning issues like climate change.

What are Partisan Affiliations?

300

This societal issue is often escalated by misinformation, threatening stability and harmony.

What is "Polarization and factionalism"?

300

The absence of this thinking style in citizens facilitates the acceptance of misinformation.

What is "Analytical thinking"?

300

This program supports research and activities to bolster resilience against disinformation.

What is "Digital Citizen Contribution Program"?

400

These groups contribute to misinformation to further their agendas, often private or public interest groups.

What are Civil Society Organizations?

400

This systemic factor describes the Canadian information ecosystem's state, often leading to misinformation.

What is Media Fragmentation?

400

Misinformation can contribute to policy failures, hindering goals in this public interest area.

What is "Healthcare or public safety"?

400

This political factor exacerbates the dissemination and impact of misinformation.

What is "Polarization"?

400

In response to foreign interference, Canada announced the creation of this registry.

What is "Foreign Influence Transparency Registry"?

500

This 2023 report by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate highlights the role of digital platforms in spreading misinformation for profit.

What is the Centre for Countering Digital Hate report?

500

This 2022 project studied misinformation in Canada and its links to politics and media.

What is the PEARL project?

500

Misinformation about this global event led to widespread public health concerns in Canada.

What is "COVID-19 pandemic"?

500

This type of political leadership often manipulates narratives for power, linked with misinformation.

What is "Populism"?

500

This public figure's inquiry investigates foreign interference in federal electoral processes.

What is "Justice Hogue’s public inquiry"?