Misinformation causes real harm and potentially kills, Canada’s top doc says
Chief public health officer Theresa Tam says the racist, misogynistic abuse she’s faced during the pandemic have been a source of personal difficulty, and underscore the growing threat posed by the proliferation of misinformation about COVID-19.
GLOBE AND MAIL
In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for unity amid a potentially divisive national holiday on Friday, using his official Canada Day address to call for deepened commitment to Canadian values like hope and kindness.
CTV
Is Social Media Damaging the Planet?
NYT
Penalties Skyrocket For Misleading Advertising In Canada
Major changes to Canadian misleading advertising legislation were passed and largely went into force on June 23, 2022. In addition to strengthening the prohibitions against abuse of dominance and merger reviews, major changes have been implemented to the prohibitions against misleading advertising, including significant increases to statutory penalties.
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