Political Interference by Russia in Canada Through Fake Ads on Social Media

Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Canada Bureau Chief for The New York Times, recently exposed disinformation campaigns targeting Canadians on social media.

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After investigating websites promoting fake tweets, she found many were registered in Russia, while some U.S.-based sites mirrored the design of Russian-linked platforms.

Her message was clear: Russia’s strategy is not to push a specific agenda but to create chaos. This interference targets everyone across the political spectrum, a tactic Stevis-Gridneff has observed during European elections.

For Canadians, this is a wake-up call. Disinformation undermines trust in institutions and fuels division. To counter it, citizens must critically evaluate online content, platforms need stricter monitoring, and governments must act decisively to detect and disrupt these campaigns before they spread.

Stevis-Gridneff’s findings highlight the importance of vigilance in combating foreign interference and protecting Canada’s democracy.

Source: Matina Stevis-Gridneff on X (formerly Twitter).