Strengthening the Resilience of Canada's Democracy
Saturday, February 3, 2024
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, released the Protecting Democracy Toolkits and the Countering Disinformation Guidebook for Public Servants.
Designed to help identify and become more resilient to disinformation and foreign interference, and tailored to the realities of elected officials and public office holders, public servants and community leaders, this Guidebook and Toolkits are part of a suite of measures to ensure the resilience of Canada's democracy to new and evolving threats.
Both resources are available on the new Protecting Democracy web page, where you can find additional information and resources from civil society organizations, international bodies, and other federal departments and agencies.
Building on its Plan to Protect Canada's Democracy, the Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure Canadians remain confident in the strength and the resilience of our democracy.
"Foreign interference is one of the most pressing issues facing democracies today - and our government is acting on several fronts to help counter it. That starts with an engaged and informed citizenry. The Guidebook and Toolkits we are releasing today will serve to raise awareness of this issue and build resilience among Canadians."
- The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
Quick Facts
-- The evolving nature of disinformation and technology requires a
coordinated approach across the Government of Canada to provide
Canadians with information and resources to protect themselves from
online threats. The Get Cyber Safe public awareness campaign offers
information about cyber security and steps individuals can take to
protect themselves online. The Canadian Security Establishment also
provides tips and resources for identifying and fact-check online
disinformation.
-- The Government of Canada's plan to protect Canada's democracy includes
initiatives such as the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol
(CEIPP), the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task
Force, the Digital Citizen Initiative, the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism
and the Canada Declaration on Election Integrity Online.
-- The Government also created the independent Canadian Digital Media
Research Network. This network of researchers provides new insights into
the dynamics of Canada's unique information ecosystem and thereby
strengthens the resilience and digital literacy of governments,
industry, civil society and citizens.
-- The Government of Canada and Paris Call Principle 3 co-leads, Microsoft
and the Alliance for Securing Democracy, developed Multistakeholder
Insights: A Compendium on Countering Election Interference, a good
practice guide to help build global expertise and understanding about
the best way to prevent foreign interference in our electoral processes
through malicious cyber activities.
-- On April 6, 2023, Minister LeBlanc and then Clerk of the Privy Council
and Secretary to the Cabinet, Janice Charette, delivered a report to the
Prime Minister entitled Countering an Evolving Threat: Update on
Recommendations to Counter Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic
Institutions.
Associated Links
-- Government of Canada provides update on recommendations to combat
foreign interference
-- Strengthening Canada's electoral system
-- Digital Citizen Initiative
Stay Connected
https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions.html
SOURCE Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
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