Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: poll
- A Leger online poll conducted from April 29 to May 1, 2025, indicates that a significant majority of Canadians think misinformation influenced the results of the federal election.
- This belief emerged amid ongoing concerns about foreign interference and a foreign-linked online operation targeting a Conservative candidate during the campaign.
- The poll showed 19 percent said misinformation had a major impact, 32 percent said moderate impact, with higher concern among men, younger voters, and NDP supporters.
- Trust in election results varied by region and party, with 65 percent overall trusting accuracy, but Conservatives showing only 44 percent trust compared to 96 percent of Liberals.
- The results highlight a significant decline in faith in institutions and elevated public concern about misinformation's role in elections across Canada.
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A poll suggests that 19% of citizens believe that false information or misinformation has had a major impact on the election.
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Read Full ArticleA recent poll shows that more than three-quarters of Canadians believe fake news influenced the results of the federal election.
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