80% of Canadians saw misinformation at least once last month: StatCan

Naijaonpoint_ng | 15-05-2026 08:17am |

A recent study conducted by Statistics Canada reveals that 80 percent of Canadians encountered misleading, false, or inaccurate information online at least once in the past month. The Insights on Canadian Society study explored various sources and platforms through which Canadians access news and information, as well as the frequency of their encounters with misinformation. This data highlights the growing concern regarding the prevalence of misleading content in the digital landscape and its impact on public perception and information consumption.

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