Ottawa -Disinformation is false information that is deliberately intended to mislead. Once a disinformation narrative is introduced into the information ecosystem, the goal is for it to be spread virally and unwittingly by others. Don’t share disinformation: The best thing you can do is nothing at all. By not sharing false content you are helping to stop the spread of online …
GATINEAU – A number of built-in safeguards protect the integrity of a federal election at every stage of the electoral process. These safeguards are designed to ensure that an election follows the procedures and provisions outlined in the Canada Elections Act and respects the pillars of electoral democracy. Protecting an election requires a whole-of-society approach. While Elections Canada administers federal elections independently and …
Gatineau— The Canada Elections Act requires the CRTC to establish and maintain the Voter Contact Registry. The registry helps ensure transparency in voter contact calls made during a federal election. Callers who use third parties or devices to send pre-recorded messages must register with the CRTC within 48 hours of making the first call. Candidates and political parties who use their own …
Ottawa – In Canada, the strength and resilience of our democracy is enhanced by a long tradition of regular evaluation and improvements to the Canada Elections Act (CEA). The CEA is the fundamental legislative framework that regulates Canada’s electoral process. It is independently administered by the Chief Electoral Officer and Elections Canada, with compliance and enforcement by the Commissioner of Canada Elections. The CEA is renowned …
