Here are the rules for when Canadians will learn about election interference attempts
There are new rules out Tuesday for when Canadians will be informed of foreign interference attempts during the federal election. Continue reading
Karina Gould
Twitter bans political ads during pre-campaign period ahead of federal vote
Twitter Canada announced its ad-transparency policy Wednesday, several weeks after being called out by Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould for not committing to help ensure the integrity of the federal electoral process. Continue reading
More than 60% of web users support governments censoring fake news: Ipsos poll
In Canada, that number drops to 46 per cent, despite 90 per cent of Canadians saying they have fallen for fake news. Continue reading
Several tech giants sign onto Canadian declaration on electoral integrity
Facebook, Google and Microsoft have signed onto a declaration promising a dozen initiatives to protect the integrity of the Canadian election this fall — including working to remove phoney social-media accounts and fake content. Continue reading
Burlington receives federal funding for high-priority infrastructure projects
The City of Burlington has received $5.6 million in federal funding for a number of key infrastructure projects. Continue reading
‘Put that on the record’: Gould as Wilson-Raybould, Philpott push to share more on SNC-Lavalin scandal
“I think it’s what we expect of politicians no matter what,” Karina Gould says of suggestions former colleagues want to say more on SNC-Lavalin scandal. Continue reading
Danish politician told baby ‘not welcome’ in Parliament — should kids be allowed at work?
Do babies have a place in Parliament? According to a ruling in Denmark this week, the answer is no. Continue reading
No worries about Wernick’s role on election alert panel, despite calls for him to resign: Gould
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould says she has no concerns about Michael Wernick serving on a non-partisan panel to alert Canadians to foreign interference attempts. Continue reading
In U.S. and EU, tech giants demand political ad transparency, citizenship proof. ‘Apply that here:’ Gould
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould said social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and others have proven how easily they can be used to spread misinformation. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada’s plan to protect elections suffers from some flaws
Creating a non-partisan group to protect our federal elections from foreign interference is the right idea, but Matt Gurney says it won’t work. Continue reading