Read it on Reddit? Project looks to help Canadians navigate online political conversations

Early assessments of the popular subreddit r/Canada found a few 'power users' dominated the discourse, meaning 'a very small group of people have a lot of power to shape the conversation.'

The Samara Centre is keeping an eye on online political discussions this election, both to help Canadians navigate potential risks, and to highlight the positives. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash, illustration by Joey Sabourin, and screenshots courtesy of Reddit, YouTube, and Bluesky

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

April 23, 2025

The potential for misinformation, disinformation, and other forms of manipulation—like astroturfing and foreign influence—is ever-present in online conversations today, and amid Canada’s 45th general election campaign, the Samara Centre for Democracy has lau...

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