Disinformation has a long history in Canada

The foundational piece of disinformation was that colonization is a good and necessary thing to do to Indigenous peoples.

A 'freedom movement' supporter wields a sign that reads 'monkey pox' but crosses out 'pox' and instead reads 'monkey business' at a 'freedom' rally in Ottawa on July 1, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ROSE LEMAY

September 5, 2022

OTTAWA—A recent Ekos survey of Canadians found a disturbing relation between the amount of disinformation an individual agrees with, and the level of support for the "Freedom Convoy." Rest assured this author views even the name of the convoy one of the most insidious and effective uses of propaga...

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