Battle for the Truth: How to Protect Canada from Dis- and Misinformation

The Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Centre for International Governance Innovation is hosting a keynote address and an in-depth discussion on the latest strategies to combat disinformation.

The keynote will be presented by Siim Kumpas, Head of the Policy, Strategy, and Global Priority Issues Team within the Strategic Communication Division of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Kumpas will present “Beyond Disinformation: From Problematic Content to Manipulative Behavior,” offering a European perspective on tackling foreign information manipulation and interference.

Following the keynote, a panel of leading Canadian experts will discuss the implications of disinformation on national security, democracy, and public trust. The panel includes Jennifer Irish (Information Integrity Lab, University of Ottawa), Marcus Kolga (DisinfoWatch), and Aengus Bridgman (Media Ecosystem Observatory, University of Montreal), moderated by BSIA director Ann Fitz-Gerald. The discussion will highlight the role of technology, policy, and education in mitigating the effects of disinformation and foreign interference in Canada.