MONITOR

We identify and track mis/disinformation narratives and trends emerging from both domestic and foreign sources, through a global network of partners

RESEARCH

When we detect potential Covid related mis/disinformation we analyze content, its sources and seek to debunk wherever possible. Examples are then added to our database

LITERACY

Promoting digital literacy with the latest learning resources to foster greater awareness of mis/disinformation and promote skills such as source, claim and fact checking.

DEFEND

By exposing and debunking mis/disinformation on an ongoing basis and producing regular DisinfoDigests,  DisinoWatch builds resilience against it – regardless of source or intent.

Latest DisinfoDigests

DisinfoDigest: Carlson-Putin Interview, Navalny, Fake BBC Videos

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In this DisinfoDigest, we look at the February 2023 Tucker Carlson interview with Vladimir Putin, and the multiple disinformation and conspiracy theories that Putin advanced during the 2 hour marathon…

10 Things Canada Can Learn From Taiwan About Bolstering Democratic Resilience

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Guest Post by Sze-Fung Lee In the face of decades of aggression and coercion from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Taiwanese have formulated a culture of grassroots civic…

DisinfoDigest: Taiwan Elections, Fake Canadian Navy Videos, Anti-NATO Narratives

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Taiwan Elections The recent Taiwanese elections were targeted by a significant Beijing-aligned disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te.  China asserts territorial claim over Taiwan,…

Debunking Conspiracies That Deny Attacks on Ukrainian Civilians

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DisinfoWatch In The Media

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DisinfoWatch Featured in Global Affairs Canada Series About Disinfo

DisinfoWatch founder, Marcus Kolga, was interviewed by the Rapid Reaction Mechanism team at Global Affairs…
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DisinfoWatch Quoted in CBC Article About Canada-US-UK FIMI Framework

DisinfoWatch's Marcus Kolga was quoted in a CBC article about the creation and endorsement by…
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DisinfoWatch Testifies in Canadian Senate

On December 7, DisinfoWatch Director, Marcus Kolga appeared at the Senate standing committee on Oceans…
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DisinfoWatch in Toronto Life Magazine

Toronto Life published an interview with DisinfoWatch founder and Director, Marcus Kolga in April 2023.…
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DisinfoWatch Study in The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail reported on a study co-authored by DisinfoWatch's Marcus Kolga and researchers…
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DisinfoWatch Featured on CTV’s W5

DisinfoWatch's Marcus Kolga is featured in this CTV W5 special investigation into Russian information warfare…
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DisinfoWatch at Canadian Parliament Standing Committee on National Defence

DisinfoWatch Director Marcus Kolga appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on National Defence on February…
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DisinfoWatch on Global News

DisinfoWatch's Marcus Kolga is interviewed in the Global News report above about influence operations during…