\u201cCanadians\u2019 exposure to Russia\u2019s disinformation is important,\u201d the report concluded, with witnesses presenting data suggesting a majority of Canadians encounter pro-Kremlin messaging online.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWithin the view of witnesses, Russia\u2019s global disinformation efforts also affect Canada by destabilizing the liberal international order and undermining democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n
The report outlines 10 recommendations, including crafting a whole-of-government approach to deal with Russia\u2019s disinformation that features a strategic plan and annual reports to Parliament.<\/p>\n
Any national security strategy released between now and the following election must also address and description responses to Russian disinformation \u201cwhich can be effective, comprehensive and coordinated.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The committee also calls for the event and funding of a whole-of-society approach to addressing all disinformation, including from Russia, that involves provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments, together with community groups, civil society organizations and the private sector.<\/p>\n
Other recommendations include enhanced public transparency on Russian disinformation campaigns targeting Canada, latest measures and financing for entities dedicated to addressing anti-Ukraine content, and an independent expert panel that will review Canada\u2019s approach to addressing disinformation.<\/p>\n
The report also urges Ottawa to \u201cproceed to develop and implement strategies to make use of artificial intelligence-based tools to watch, detect, analyze and reply to foreign disinformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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