The Canadian government is finally taking action to update its election laws, a move that’s been a long time coming. This decision stems from a public inquiry that shed light on some concerning new threats to our democracy, specifically the rise of disinformation and the worrying influence of foreign actors. It’s clear that our elected officials are feeling the pressure to safeguard the very foundation of our political system. Jillian Piper has been digging into these proposed reforms to understand what they’ll actually accomplish and, perhaps more importantly, if they’ll be enough to truly protect our elections.
Canada to strengthen election laws after foreign influence, disinformation risks emerge
By News Room