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Conspiracy theories and disinformation in Canadian politics amped up after ‘Freedom Convoy’

A conspiracy theory involving Justin Trudeau, the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations has garnered a lot of traction since the beginning of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy,' says communications and media professor Tanner Mirrlees.

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BY CHELSEA NASH
February 28, 2022

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Responding to urgent threats in a federal system requires governments at all levels 'to rise above politics and collaborate for the common good,' wrote Justice Paul Rouleau. 'Unfortunately, in January and February 2022, this did not always happen.'

Rouleau report a ‘big win’ for Liberals, leaves NDP on ‘easy street,’ say politicos

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Social media regulation, better police co-ordination key to resolving increasingly toxic, hateful political environment, say experts

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There's no easy solution around confronting the uptick in hate and harassment directed towards Parliamentarians. But after this steady ramp-up, MPs, Senators, and insiders talk about what can be done to change the tone.

Social media regulation, better police co-ordination key to resolving increasingly toxic, hateful political environment, say experts

NewsBY CHELSEA NASH, MIKE LAPOINTE

There's no easy solution around confronting the uptick in hate and harassment directed towards Parliamentarians. But after this steady ramp-up, MPs, Senators, and insiders talk about what can be done to change the tone.

Conspiracy theories and disinformation in Canadian politics amped up after ‘Freedom Convoy’

A conspiracy theory involving Justin Trudeau, the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations has garnered a lot of traction since the beginning of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy,' says communications and media professor Tanner Mirrlees.

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