Sources of Misinformation
This country has been implicated in disinformation campaigns on social media to disrupt Western democracies.
What is Russia or China?
These Canadian political parties signed a pledge in 2019 not to spread disinformation.
What are the Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, and the New Democratic Party?
This is a direct impact of misinformation on public trust in this group of individuals.
What is "Erosion of trust in elected officials"?
This type of deficit in citizens enables the spread of misinformation.
What is illiteracy or critical thinking deficit?
This type of fake news often ridicules, criticizes, or points out hypocrisies of people in power.
What is "satire"?
These groups attract people who have low trust in institutions and governments and seek community and affirmation from other members.
What are conspiracy theory groups?
This type of political movement manipulates narratives for power, often linked with misinformation.
What is Populism?
Misinformation can lead to policy paralysis on critical issues like this environmental concern.
What is "Climate Change"?
This kind of behaviour leads people to favour information that aligns with their beliefs.
What is confirmation bias seeking behaviour?
Telling someone who believes in conspiracy theories this is usually ineffective at changing their beliefs
What is "telling them they are wrong"?
Some misinformation groups use tactics like fake news stories and bots to make money in these ways.
What are requests for donations; selling merchandise or ad clicks ?
Misinformation in Canada has been linked to these types of organizations, especially concerning issues like climate change.
What are for-profit companies, such as Oil & Gas companies?
This societal issue is often escalated by misinformation, threatening stability and harmony.
What is polarization and division?
Lack of knowledge or awareness of this type of industry or workplace increased the likelihood of believing disinformation.
What is "Journalism or the news industry"?
By doing this you gain a more balanced and nuanced view of an issue and can better identify misinformation.
What is "reading across the political spectrum" or "getting news from a variety of sources"?
These groups contribute to misinformation to further their agendas.
What are anti-vax groups; far right groups; conspiracy theory groups?
The consequence of politicians engaging only with media outlets which align with their political views.
Reduced trust in both politicians and media.
Misinformation can contribute to policy failures, hindering goals in this public interest area.
What is "Healthcare or public safety"?
Engaging in this with people who may believe disinformation can be an effective way to mitigate it.
What is "Dialogue"?
The recent launch of this technological tool has accelerated the rate of production, reach and believability of misinformation.
What is "Generative AI"?
These platforms host the largest amount of misinformation and disinformation.
This foreign government funded an online misinformation campaign to support the Canadian Freedom Convoy and undermine trust in the Canadian government
What is Russia?
Misinformation about this global event led to widespread public health concerns in Canada.
What is "COVID-19 pandemic"?
What theory posits that being prepared in advance to spot misinformation reduces susceptibility to believing it?
What is "Innoculation Theory"?
What are 3 strategies that can help you identify misinformation, disinformation, or fake news?
What are any 3 of the below?
Develop a critical mindset
Check the source
Check author or creator credentials
Check the quality
Check back to original source
Find other sources of the same information
Consider how it makes you feel