Taylor Owen on Canadians’ Vulnerability to Election Disinformation | TVO Today

April 23rd, 2025 | Taylor Owen, principal investigator for the Media Ecosystem Observatory, highlights the growing challenge of disinformation in Canada’s high-stakes federal election. In an interview with Steve Paikin on TVO Today, Owen explains how the rapid spread of false and misleading information online is making it increasingly difficult for voters to distinguish fact from fiction. He discusses the Canadian Digital Media Research Network’s ongoing efforts to collect and publish weekly data on election-related disinformation, providing crucial insights into how Canadians are being targeted and how vulnerable they are during this critical election cycle. Owen emphasizes the need for increased awareness and stronger safeguards to protect the integrity of Canada’s democratic process.