Wildfires have been active in eastern
#Spain
since July 30. Evacuations are in place in
#Benasau
and confinement orders near
#Valverdejo
. Many areas are on red alert.
If you’re nearby, monitor local media:
Longing for colder temperatures? ❄️ Why not plan a
#WorkingHoliday
in Canada? Register now for our webinar (in English) to learn about job opportunities in winter tourism with Canadian ski resorts and Tourism HR Canada!
📅August 14th 7pm (Madrid time)
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State actors spread
#disinformation
for many reasons, including to influence the outcome of foreign
#elections
. Canada will continue to call out and counter disinformation that threatens the integrity of our democratic institutions.
Find out more:
Canada applies sanctions to impose a direct cost on, and deter, those responsible for spreading
#disinformation
and
#propaganda
.
More ways Canada tackles foreign disinformation ➡️
Canada uses its influence on the international stage to raise awareness of foreign
#disinformation
and lead and support international efforts to counter it.
More ways Canada tackles foreign disinformation
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Canada counters foreign
#disinformation
by increasing our society’s resilience through education and support of a healthy information ecosystem.
More ways Canada tackles foreign disinformation
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When Canada detects foreign
#disinformation
, we expose the lies and counter the claims using a fact-based approach.
More ways Canada tackles foreign disinformation ➡️
Canada monitors foreign
#disinformation
and other information manipulation tactics to understand the threat and determine the most effective response.
More ways Canada tackles foreign disinformation ➡️
How can you protect yourself against disinformation?
We spoke to
@LutzGuellner
, head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, to understand what people can do to protect themselves against disinformation.
How important is resilience to
#disinformation
?
We spoke to
@LutzGuellner
, head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, about the role of resilience in fighting disinformation.
We talked to
@LutzGuellner
, head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, about the importance of resilience in fighting
#disinformation
, and about how governments and people can protect themselves against it.
During times of conflict, disinformation can further incite sexual and gender-based violence and make it harder for survivors to access information & receive life-saving services.
This is why Canada works to protect and promote human rights online & offline.
What role does artificial intelligence play in the creation - and countering - of disinformation?
@LutzGuellner
, head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, provides his perspective in the latest episode of our
#Disinformation
and
#Democracy
series.
1/2 Today, we reflect on the ongoing deportation of Ukrainian children to
#Russia
and
#Belarus
.
Through the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, we, along with our partners, will continue to work to bring these children home safely.
#BringKidsBack
I love being able to meet embassy staff when I’m travelling abroad. Across the world, they do amazing work to represent Canada.
Thank you to the team here in Madrid for the warm welcome! 🇪🇸
(1/2) How can countries protect their elections from disinformation?
We spoke to
@LutzGuellner
, Head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, to understand the need to protect elections against disinformation.
(1/2) What is the impact of disinformation on democracies?
We spoke to
@LutzGuellner
, Head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, to understand how disinformation can have an impact on democracies.
Did you know that some malicious foreign actors hide their involvement in creating
#disinformation
so that their lies become more believable, and spread faster?
Learn how Canada is exposing these tactics:
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
We talked to
@LutzGuellner
, Head of Division for Information Integrity at the
@eu_eeas
, about the impact of disinformation on democracies and how countries can protect themselves against it.
Watch the interview here:
#Disinformation
creates and spreads confusion by sharing false narratives, which can interfere with coordinated efforts in response to emergencies.
Learn how to spot disinformation:
#ThinkBeforeYouShare