As Canadians prepare to vote in the April 28 federal election, Elections Canada is offering a new tool to help fight misinformation: ElectoFacts.
Launched this month, ElectoFacts is an online platform that lists and corrects false or misleading claims related to how federal elections are run. Officials say the tool is part of a larger effort to give voters direct access to reliable, fact-checked information — especially as social media platforms reduce access to trusted news sources.
“Canadians should be able to get accurate election information straight from us,” Elections Canada said in a statement. “ElectoFacts is designed to make that easier.”
The platform is not meant to fact-check political candidates or party platforms, but it does address common myths about voter eligibility, ballot security, and the election process itself. It also encourages Canadians to report potentially false claims by emailing electofacts@elections.ca.
The initiative comes as concerns rise over misinformation and outside influence. A recent report from Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue confirmed that foreign interference has not decided past elections — but misinformation itself now poses the greatest threat to Canada’s democracy.
Meanwhile, the media landscape is changing. Meta has blocked Canadian news on Facebook and Instagram, and Elon Musk’s platform X (formerly Twitter) has restricted tools that researchers used to monitor misinformation. Experts warn that fewer checks on social media content make it easier for false narratives to spread unchecked.
Elections Canada hopes ElectoFacts will help voters stay informed, especially as online platforms grow more difficult to navigate for factual news.
The tool is available now at elections.ca.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
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