Official Government of Canada Twitter account for Democratic Institutions Terms: https://xitter.cf/t.co/RiIGnanjSG Francais: @DemocratieCdn

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🚩 Disinformation usually shares a few traits: it aims for a strong emotional reaction, makes an extraordinary claim, stretches a kernel of truth, or seems too good to be true. Recognizing the pattern is most of the work. canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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On October 18, 1929, the Persons Case established that women were eligible to be summoned to the Senate of Canada. 🇨🇦 Today the Senate's 105 seats are filled through a merit-based appointment process. #PersonsDay Learn more: canada.ca/en/campaign/indepe…
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Interested in serving Canada as a Senator? Canadians can apply year-round through the open, merit-based Senate appointments process. Applications remain active for 2 years. Learn more and apply: canada.ca/en/campaign/indepe…
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A public awareness campaign can help combat disinformation by: ✅ Breaking down complex issues into clear, simple messages ✅ Helping people recognize and question what they see online ✅ Filling the space with accurate, timely information
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The SITE Task Force monitors foreign interference threats in by-elections. Since July 29, 2024, this work is ongoing—reviewing intelligence, assessing risks, and providing open-source analysis to help protect Canada’s democracy.
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🛑 Disinformation spreads fast—so should the facts. Debunking helps accurate information win by directly challenging false claims with evidence. 🔍
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#DidYouKnow Canada’s Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force (SITE TF) brings together CSIS, CSE, GAC and RCMP to monitor and address threats to federal elections—each working within its mandate to help protect our democracy. 🗳️
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(2 of 2) Find out how the SITE Task Force provides enhanced monitoring and assessment of foreign interference during federal by-elections: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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(1 of 2) Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that by-elections will be held on August 31, 2026, in the electoral districts of North Vancouver—Capilano, Beaches—East York, and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord. Learn more: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releas…
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🔎 Disinformation spreads fast — accurate information needs to move faster. When you see misleading claims about the Government of Canada, a quick, clear response with facts can help stop false narratives from taking hold and limit their impact. 🛑📣
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Disinformation spreads fast. So must our response.🛡️ Countering it takes persistence, a multi-pronged approach, and collaboration across teams. Explore tactics to support media literacy, critical thinking and responsible sharing in your organization🔗: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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Canadian Democracy retweeted
Happy Canada Day! From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s beauty and diversity shine—through its landscapes and its people. Behind our flag are the stories that make this country strong. 🍁🇨🇦 #GC
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Global challenges are reshaping trust in public institutions. Canada is taking action to strengthen confidence in democracy. Check out the OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2026 results: oecd.org/en/publications/202…
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Not every #disinformation case needs a response. Sometimes public opinion corrects itself, and reacting can amplify false narratives. In some cases, letting it fade is more effective. Decisions to intervene should be thoughtful and made case by case. 🧠
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Canadian Democracy retweeted
The Strong and Free Elections Act has received Royal Assent, strengthening protections for Canada’s elections against evolving threats, including foreign interference. Learn more: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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Your vote shapes Canada’s future 🗳️In each riding, the candidate with the most votes wins—that’s our First-Past-the-Post system. The party with the most seats usually forms Government, and its leader becomes Prime Minister. Learn more: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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Not everything online is what it seems 👀Watch for signs of disinformation: - Strong emotional reactions - Bold or extreme claims - “Too good to be true” content - Clickbait headlines - Distorted facts - Widely shared from unreliable sources Pause before you share.
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Canada’s federal elections are governed by the Canada Elections Act—legislation that helps support transparency, fairness and accountability in the electoral process. 🗳️ Learn more: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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#Disinformation = deliberately false info meant to mislead or cause harm. It can appear in text, images, audio—or a mix of all three. Disinformation can be complex and hard to spot. Learn how to spot and counter it: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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In Canada, you don’t vote directly for the Prime Minister. You vote for your local Member of Parliament, and the Prime Minister is typically the leader of the party that forms government. Learn more about how voting works: canada.ca/en/democratic-inst…
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