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 these individuals.
What is "Erosion of trust in elected officials"?
This type of deficit in citizens enables the spread of misinformation.
What is "Literacy or critical thinking deficit"?
In 2018, this Act was modernized to include provisions against misinformation in elections.
What is "Canada Elections Act"?
These individuals control digital platforms and algorithms, influencing the flow and type of information.
What are "Switchers" and "Programmers"?
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?
This protocol, implemented in 2019, aims to protect the integrity of general elections in Canada.
What is "Critical Election Incident Public Protocol"?
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 intricately linked to these, especially concerning issues like climate change.
What are Partisan Affiliations?
This societal issue is often escalated by misinformation, threatening stability and harmony.
What is "Polarization and factionalism"?
The absence of this thinking style in citizens facilitates the acceptance of misinformation.
What is "Analytical thinking"?
This program supports research and activities to bolster resilience against disinformation.
What is "Digital Citizen Contribution Program"?
These groups contribute to misinformation to further their agendas.
What are anti-vax groups; far right groups; conspiracy theory groups?
This systemic factor describes the Canadian information ecosystem's state, often leading to misinformation.
What is Media Fragmentation?
Misinformation can contribute to policy failures, hindering goals in this public interest area.
What is "Healthcare or public safety"?
This political factor exacerbates the dissemination and impact of misinformation.
What is "Polarization"?
In response to foreign interference, Canada announced the creation of this registry.
What is "Foreign Influence Transparency Registry"?
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?
This 2022 project studied misinformation in Canada and its links to politics and media.
What is the PEARL project?
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"?
This public figure's inquiry investigates foreign interference in federal electoral processes.
What is "Justice Hogue’s public inquiry"?