Conspiracy theories
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Brian Jean’s ‘Great Reset,’ ‘globalist’ tweet an appeal to the far right: expertThe terms globalist, Great Reset and the idea of “own nothing, rent everything” are thinly-veiled and well-worn far-right political dog whistles.PoliticsMar 2
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TikTok survey finds ‘hoax challenges’ are scaring teens. What’s being done?Rumours about hoax challenges like 'Momo' are scaring teens who are using TikTok, according to a new survey. Now the app is promising to ramp up its user safety resources.CanadaNov 17, 2021
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COVID-19: Scott Moe goes off on conspiracy theorists alleging he’s trying to steal their cowsThe premier of Saskatchewan addressed rumours on Thursday that he and the health minister are capable of seizing people's cows after signing an emergency order in September.HealthOct 7, 2021
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Brandon University says Theo Fleury’s recent vaccine comments a ‘stain on his legacy’The school issued the statement after former NHLer Theo Fleury tweeted that vaccine passports would be used by pedophiles to track children.HealthSep 8, 2021
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Debate on COVID-19 vaccine passports would expose Quebecers to conspiracy theories: premierQuebec's second and third largest opposition parties, however, have called for a debate in the legislature on the passport system.HealthAug 12, 2021
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COVID-19 conspiracy theories: Psychological distress can lead to radicalizationA team of researchers at McGill University looking at COVID-19 conspiracy theories found social isolation is leading to an increase in violent radicalization among people at risk.CrimeMar 2, 2021
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Conservative MP alleges Liberals want to ‘normalize sexual activity’ with kidsA recording of a virtual meeting earlier this month between Ontario MP Gallant and a youth university group showed her making the statement alongside other baseless conspiracies.CanadaFeb 20, 2021
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Liberal MP booted from caucus over ‘baseless and dangerous’ claims about colleaguesRamesh Sangha has been booted from the Liberal caucus over what the Chief Government Whip called "baseless and dangerous accusations" made against "a number" of his colleagues.CanadaJan 25, 2021
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Online conspiracies can spark offline violence — and it could happen hereDisinformation experts say social media provides fertile soil for conspiracy theories -- and politicians parroting the theories provide the water that helps them grow.TechJan 8, 2021
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‘Playing with fire’: How politicians can perpetuate baseless conspiracy theoriesDisinformation experts are starting to pay attention to the theory’s spread.CanadaNov 26, 2020
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