Did online misinformation help Mark Carney-led Liberals win the Canadian elections? Here's what the latest poll says
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Is Foreign Interference Fueling Voter Concern?
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A new survey indicates that over three-quarters of Canadians feel that disinformation had a significant effect on the result of the federal election, with some citing its role in determining the results of the election, as per a report.A Leger poll conducted between April 29 and May 1 with over 1,500 Canadian adults depicts an alarming picture regarding the possible influence of false information on shaping public opinion and voting patterns, as per a CTV News report.The findings indicate that 19% of Canadians considered that misinformation exerted a "major" influence on the election, 32% thought that it had a "moderate" influence, and 26% believed it had a "minor" effect, as per the report. Overall, 77% of respondents considered that misinformation must have played at least some part, with only 9% considering that it had no impact at all, according to CTV News.The poll also found regional variations of these views. Alberta, with 86% of individuals believing misinformation had an impact on the election, was at the top of the list, as per the report. In contrast, 79% of Quebecers, 76% of Ontarians, and 73% of B.C.-ers felt similarly, as per the report.The survey also shows there are differences in response between generations. Younger voters aged 18 to 34, were most likely to believe misinformation had an impact, with 81%, followed by 77% of voters aged 35 to 54 and 74% of voters aged 55 and older, as per CTV News report.Political party affiliation also influenced attitudes regarding misinformation, as per the poll data. Liberal voters were the least concerned that misinformation impacted the election, at 74%, versus 83% among Conservative voters and 87% of NDP voters, as per CTV News.Leger executive vice-president for Central Canada, Andrew Enns, highlighted that there has been lots of talk over the last few years about foreign interference in Canadian politics and the issue may be in the back of voters' minds, reported CTV News.Be skeptical of sensational claims online, verify sources, and rely on trusted news outlets and official election information.It's hard to say definitively, but many Canadians now believe it can sway opinions and potentially outcomes.
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