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“NATO’s latest moves could bottle up much of Russia’s naval power”

A Russian nuclear submarine sails off to take part in Pacific Fleet drills near Vladivostok, Russia on April 14, 2023. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP) Since midnight Wednesday, Moscow time, Russia has been warning the world that any ship approaching a Ukrainian port “will be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo.” This obvious threat to sink commercial shipping appears to be an attempt to prevent ships from taking on Ukrainian grain. This week, Russia unilaterally ended talks on renewing the Black Sea Grain Initiative that has allowed food to flow to other countries from Ukraine, despite the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked Turkey to join him in a new arrangement to protect grain ships without Russia’s involvement. Turkey has yet to respond. The threat to sink commercial shipping marks an escalation that can only be carried out under a state of declared war, said Tanya Grodzinski, a naval historian at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. That’s something Russian President Vladimir Putin has been anxious to avoid, opting instead to present his war on Ukraine as a “special military operation.” The new threat may say more about Russia’s weakness than its strength, as the strategic balance in the waters around European Russia shifts against it. The day the NATO summit in Vilnius opened — July 11 — was marked in Cuba by the arrival of the Russian Navy warship Perekop of the Baltic Fleet. The Cuban government welcomed the Perekop — the biggest Russian warship to visit Cuba in many years — with a cannon salute from Havana’s old fort. For Moscow, the visit allowed Russia to project its military power into the Americas and show support for the Cuban Communist Party, a close ally, on the second anniversary of a popular revolt against its rule. But as the fanfare unfolded in Havana, events in Vilnius that morning and the night before were building a new fence around the Perekop’s home ports of St Petersburg and Kaliningrad. Russia’s Baltic fleet will still be able to sail in peacetime but it’s being strategically bottled up as its home sea becomes a NATO lake. And to the south, Russia’s storied Black Sea fleet, already hurt by the humiliating loss of its flagship Moskva, faces an uncertain future and the possible loss of both its bases and its naval supremacy. One way in, one way out The Baltic and the Black Sea share a geographical feature: they both have only one slender opening into the world’s oceans. In the Baltic, three narrow straits separate Denmark from Sweden; the widest, between two Danish islands, is a mere 16 kilometres across. Ships seeking to exit the Black Sea to enter the Mediterranean must sail the Bosphorus River and the Dardanelles Strait — both of which are entirely within the territorial waters of NATO member Turkey. Four days after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Turkey closed the straits to all warships, a move that principally affects Russia. A Russian navy vessel launches an anti-ship missile test in the Peter The Great Gulf in the Sea of Japan on March 28, 2023. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP) For those reasons, Russia has long preferred to station the main part of its blue water navy and its nuclear submarines at its Arctic and Pacific ports. Grodzinski said the Baltic and Black Sea fleets were central to Russia’s emergence as a great power after the 1790s. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and NATO’s response to it, threatens that standing, she added. “If this was viewed as a gamble on the part of Mr. Putin to recreate this image he has of Russia, this historic image of Russian being a great power, it’s being thwarted diplomatically in the Baltic and militarily in Ukraine and the Black Sea,” she told CBC News. “The implications for his leadership and position could be quite significant.” Putin and his defenders have claimed he launched his war to keep NATO away from Russia’s borders. Instead, the conflict triggered a new round of NATO expansion that this year caused Russia’s border with the alliance to more than double in length. The accession of Finland in April added more than 1,300 kilometres of NATO-Russia border.  The green light for Sweden to join the alliance, which came on the eve of the Vilnius summit, turns the Baltic Sea into NATO’s backyard. At the start of the year, the northern shores of the Baltic, including both sides of the Gulf of Bothnia, were neutral territory. Sweden and Finland, two countries that maintain highly professional navies and air forces, had for decades remained outside of the European alliance. Now, every inch of Baltic shoreline outside of Russian waters is controlled by NATO allies — allies that are increasingly well-armed. “You’re seeing this rejuvenation of naval forces all across Europe,” said Grodzinski. “Sweden, Norway, Finland and so forth are expanding their navies. There is a greater NATO presence in in the Baltic Sea, which never really occurred before. So there’s a completely different dynamic.” Swedish Black Hawk helicopters fly past the Navy ship that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin travels on during a military demonstration through the islands in the southern Stockholm archipelago on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Lolita Baldor/Associated Press) The Swedes, said retired Canadian admiral Mark Norman, “have an incredibly capable military with some very advanced technologies, many of which are homegrown or organic capabilities. They are experts in what I would call sea control in relatively shallow waters. “They’re experts in mining, counter-mining. They are experts in submarining and in anti-submarining. These are vital capabilities.” A Russian ship leaving Saint Petersburg must first sail through the Gulf of Finland, where only about 80 kilometres of open water separate Helsinki from the Estonian capital Tallinn. NATO is now on both sides of that narrow strait. The even narrower corridor of international waters in the middle is within easy range of NATO’s sea-skimming missiles from either shore. The new political geography of the region means “in effect, in any form of conflict, the Baltic gets cut off,” said maritime and arctic security expert Rob Huebert of the University of Calgary. “We’re not going to be able to see any

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“The Shocking Revelation: Trump Informed of Being the Prime Target in U.S. Probe on Election Meddling”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication that he could soon be indicted by federal prosecutors. Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying he received the target letter while with his family on Sunday night. Such a letter can precede an indictment and is used to advise individuals that prosecutors have evidence linking them to a crime; Trump received one ahead of being charged last month in a separate investigation into the mishandling of classified documents. A spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith, whose office is leading the investigation, declined to comment. Smith’s team has cast a broad net in its investigation into attempts by Trump and his allies to block the legitimate transfer of power to Democrat Joe Biden in the days leading up to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, when Trump loyalists stormed the building in a bid to disrupt the certification of electoral votes in Congress. More than 1,000 people accused of participating in the riot have been charged. Smith’s probe has centered on a broad range of schemes from Trump and allies to keep him in power, including the use of slates of so-called fake electors in battleground states won by Biden and disputed by Trump. Trump, who is currently the dominant early frontrunner for the Republican nomination, is scheduled to travel to Iowa Tuesday, where he is taping a town hall with Fox News host Sean Hannity. One purpose of the target letter is to advise a potential defendant that he or she has a right to appear before the grand jury. Trump said in his post that he has been given “a very short 4 days to report to the Grand Jury, which almost always means an Arrest and indictment,” but aides did not immediately respond to questions seeking clarity. Prosecutors in Georgia are conducting a separate investigation into efforts by Trump to reverse his election loss in that state, with the top prosecutor in Fulton County signaling that she expects to announce charging decisions next month. In his post, Trump wrote that “they have now effectively indicted me three times…. with a probably fourth coming from Atlanta” and added in capital letters, “This witch hunt is all about election interference and a complete and total (political) weaponization of law enforcement!” Trump was indicted last month on 37 felony counts accusing him of illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago. He has pleaded not guilty. A pretrial conference in that case was set for Tuesday in Fort Pierce, Fla. Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election. Misinformation and the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools to create false and misleading content were cited in interviews with several secretaries of state gathered recently for their national conference. Other top concerns were staffing and the loss of experienced leaders overseeing elections at the local level. The officials were gathered in Washington for the annual summer conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State. “The cliche here is true,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat. “You hope for the best, but plan for the worst. So, we’re planning for the worst, which is that multiple communications channels will be filled with false and misleading information.” State election officials in Michigan and Colorado said they were particularly concerned about the rise of AI and the implications of it being misused by foreign adversaries seeking to meddle in U.S. elections. They pointed to altered videos, known as deepfakes, that rely on facial mapping and AI to make it appear that real people are saying things they never said. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said she convened a working group in her office to game out potential risks, after a 2020 presidential election that was marred by false claims and attacks on voting. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said state and federal regulations requiring disclosures of AI-generated content are needed along with boosting public awareness. State election officials in Michigan and Colorado said they were particularly concerned about the rise of AI and the implications of it being misused by foreign adversaries seeking to meddle in U.S. elections. They pointed to altered videos, known as deepfakes, that rely on facial mapping and AI to make it appear that real people are saying things they never said. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said she convened a working group in her office to game out potential risks, after a 2020 presidential election that was marred by false claims and attacks on voting. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said state and federal regulations requiring disclosures of AI-generated content are needed along with boosting public awareness. “We can’t necessarily put the genie back in the bottle, but we can educate citizens about how to receive that information,” said Benson, a Democrat. “And it becomes much easier if there are disclaimers alongside it that says, hey, this is fake.” Some state election officials said they would not be deterred by a recent court order by a federal judge in Louisiana that limited federal agencies when it comes to contacting social media companies about content deemed false or deceptive with a few exceptions. On Friday, an appeals court temporarily paused the order. “The injunction doesn’t apply to state officials, so I’m going to keep talking to whoever the hell I want to talk to,” said Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat. “If you know somebody is out there lying and it hurts voters, they’re literally telling voters the wrong day

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“Ensuring Child Safety: Kingston, Ont. Wraps Up School Safety Zone Sign Installation”

School safety zone signs have been rolled out across the city with the final phase to be completed this fall. Community safety zone signs have been installed at all schools across Kingston with the final phase to be completed this fall — just in time for classes to resume. The signs remind motorists to be on the lookout for students and other pedestrians. They also warn of possible fines for those who don’t follow the posted speed limit. Speeding in a community safety zone will have ‘double’ the cost of a normal speeding ticket. “So, if you normally might get a $100 ticket for speeding, now you are going to get close to a $200 ticket and that’s not just for speeding. If it’s a red-light violation or a stop sign violation again penalties vastly increase, normally double,” Kingston Police Sergeant Steve Koopman told Global News. The regulatory tool was broadened in response to the tragic death of a student at Mother Teresa Catholic School, since renamed St. Teresa of Calcutta, in January of 2022. Since then, a school transportation safety review panel was formed partnering Kingston Police, the city, bus companies and local school boards. The community safety zone roll-out is just one of multiple improvements made. “I haven’t seen anybody slowing down. They are passing by as fast as they were driving before the community zone,” says Kingston resident Syed Kazmi. Kazmi sells air purifiers and fixes computers at a business on Bath Road right across from Frontenac Secondary School where recently, community safety zone signs have appeared. Kazmi says he did not realize the signs had been installed, but hopes they have the desired effect. “They should consider that to reduce their speed for sure because the kids… they really… sometimes they are chasing each other and they really run fast,” he says. Kazmi says he has seen Kingston Police monitoring drivers in the area already. According to Koopman, residents should expect that to continue at schools around the city with the rest of the signs going up at schools this summer and fall. The city is also planning to bring in mobile photo radar units by the summer of 2024 to catch every driver going even one kilometre over the posted limit and mail them their ticket. Kingston, Ontario is taking significant strides to ensure the safety of its students as it enters the final phase of school safety zone sign installation. The initiative aims to create a safer environment for children by implementing clear signage and designated zones around educational institutions. The project, which has been in progress for several months, is set to be completed in the coming weeks. The importance of school safety cannot be overstated. It is a collective responsibility to ensure that students have a safe and secure environment to learn and grow. The city of Kingston recognizes this and has taken proactive measures to enhance safety measures around schools. The installation of school safety zone signs serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it increases awareness among drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists that they are entering an area where children are likely to be present. This heightened awareness encourages individuals to exercise caution and follow traffic rules more diligently. Secondly, the installation of these signs helps in demarcating specific areas around schools where additional safety measures are in effect. This includes reduced speed limits, increased penalties for traffic violations, and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. By clearly indicating these zones, it becomes easier for law enforcement agencies to monitor and enforce traffic rules effectively. The process of installing school safety zone signs began earlier this year with a thorough assessment of all educational institutions in Kingston. A team of experts, including traffic engineers, city officials, and school administrators, worked collaboratively to identify areas that required enhanced safety measures. The assessment took into account various factors such as traffic volume, speed limits, proximity to crosswalks, and historical accident data. This data-driven approach ensured that the installation of safety signs was targeted and focused on areas with the highest risk. Once the assessment was complete, the team devised a comprehensive plan for sign placement. The plan considered the specific requirements of each school and the surrounding neighborhood. Factors such as visibility, accessibility, and the overall traffic flow were taken into consideration to determine the optimal locations for the signs. The next step involved obtaining the necessary permits and permissions for sign installation. The city worked closely with relevant authorities to ensure a smooth and efficient process. This included coordinating with the transportation department, local law enforcement agencies, and school boards. With the permits in place, the actual installation of the signs commenced. Trained professionals equipped with specialized tools and equipment carefully placed the signs at designated locations. The team worked diligently to ensure that each sign was securely installed and clearly visible to all road users. As part of the initiative, educational campaigns were also launched to raise awareness about the importance of school safety zones. These campaigns involved distributing informational brochures, organizing community workshops, and partnering with local media outlets to spread the message to a wider audience. The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. Parents, teachers, and residents alike have expressed their appreciation for the city’s efforts to prioritize the safety of children. Many have lauded the comprehensive approach taken by Kingston, emphasizing the need for similar initiatives in other municipalities across the country. The implementation of school safety zones aligns with the broader vision of creating a pedestrian-friendly city. By designating specific areas as safety zones, Kingston aims to promote active transportation and encourage more students to walk or cycle to school. This not only reduces traffic congestion but also promotes healthier lifestyles among children. Additionally, the presence of school safety zones has a positive impact on the overall community. It instills a sense of collective responsibility and encourages individuals to be more mindful of their actions while driving or walking near schools. The signs act as a constant reminder

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“Tragedy Strikes at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant Resort: 1 Dead, 1 in Critical Condition after Gondola Struck”

Cadets from the Sureté du Québec stand near the base of a chairlift where one person died and another remains critically injured after a gondola crashed into a piece of construction equipment at Mont-Tremblant Resort in Mont-Tremblant, Que., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang One person has died and another is in critical condition on Sunday after a mountain sightseeing gondola was struck at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant ski resort, provincial police have confirmed. Authorities say it happened just before noon after heavy construction equipment struck the moving gondola. The force of the impact ejected the two occupants out, police said. Officers say the two passengers were inside riding it either up or down the mountain at the time of the incident. Emergency services were dispatched to the site and they were both rushed to hospital in critical condition. Officials confirmed one of their deaths later Sunday afternoon. Provincial police say the surviving passenger was transferred to a Montreal-area hospital and their life remains in danger. The Sureté du Québec (SQ) could not confirm any other details on the victims such as age or sex, nor the height they were at at the time it was struck by a drilling machine. Investigators will look into the circumstances around the event and the safety measures at Mont-Tremblant, which is about a 1.5 hour drive northwest of Montreal into Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains. Authorities set up a scene halfway up the mountain in the area the incident occurred to investigate the circumstances. “We are saddened by this situation and Station Mont Tremblant offers its most sincere condolences to all those involved,” Annique Aird, Station Mont Tremblant’s vice-president of sales, marketing and communications, said in a statement Sunday evening. The mountain resort village cancelled the rest of Sunday’s Blues Festival that was taking place. A statement from the popular ski destination said the construction equipment that was involved in the accident was operated by a third party. Quebec’s Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx said she was following the situation closely. The gondola ride remains closed until further notice amid the ongoing investigation by Sûreté du Québec officers. Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau says police hope to meet with the drill operator and other witnesses, adding that the construction machinery will be inspected. Last December, a gondola crashed at Mont Sainte-Anne, another popular ski mountain in the province, but no one was hurt. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec – In a shocking turn of events, tragedy struck at the renowned Mont-Tremblant resort when a gondola was struck, resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual in critical condition. The incident occurred on a picturesque summer day, casting a dark cloud over the popular tourist destination. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident, and witnesses are still coming to terms with the harrowing scene they witnessed. The incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon when the gondola, a key attraction at Mont-Tremblant, was struck by an unidentified object. The sudden impact caused the gondola cabin to detach from its cables and plummet to the ground, resulting in a catastrophic outcome. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, working tirelessly to rescue the victims and provide medical assistance. Tragically, one person lost their life in the accident. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Sarah Johnson, was visiting the resort with her family. Eyewitnesses describe the panic and chaos that ensued following the collision. Johnson’s husband and children, who were also in the gondola, sustained minor injuries but are in stable condition. Another passenger, a 42-year-old man whose identity has not been released, was critically injured in the incident. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital where medical professionals are fighting to stabilize his condition. The severity of his injuries and the long-term prognosis remain uncertain. Authorities from the local police department, resort management, and government agencies have launched an extensive investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary findings suggest that the gondola was struck by a drone. However, this theory is still being examined, and no official confirmation has been provided. In response to the incident, Mont-Tremblant resort has temporarily closed its gondola operations, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its visitors. The management expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and assured the public that they are fully cooperating with the investigation. They have also implemented additional security measures and are working closely with local authorities to prevent any future incidents. The incident has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community surrounding Mont-Tremblant. Residents and business owners, who rely heavily on tourism, are deeply saddened by the tragedy. Many have expressed their support for the affected families and their hopes for a thorough investigation to prevent such incidents from occurring again. Safety regulations and protocols for aerial recreational activities have come under scrutiny in the aftermath of the accident. Experts emphasize the need for stricter regulations to ensure the safe operation of drones and other aerial devices in proximity to public spaces. Authorities are actively reviewing existing regulations and considering potential changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future. As the investigation continues, grief counselors have been made available to assist witnesses, first responders, and resort staff who were directly impacted by the incident. The road to recovery will undoubtedly be long and arduous for the victims’ families and the community at large. Nevertheless, the outpouring of support and solidarity from individuals both near and far serves as a reminder of the resilience and compassion that can emerge during times of adversity. The Mont-Tremblant resort, typically known for its vibrant atmosphere and breathtaking scenery, is now grappling with the aftermath of this devastating incident. The incident will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the resort’s reputation, as well as on the safety measures implemented by similar recreational venues across the country. The tragedy serves as a somber reminder that even in the midst of joy and celebration, unforeseen accidents can occur, urging everyone to remain vigilant and prioritize safety above all else.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmEemm6xNwg The incident at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant resort has left one person dead and another in

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“Securing Our Information Frontline: The Urgent Case for Media Literacy in Canada’s Fight Against Foreign Interference”

An advocate for media literacy says Canada must step up its efforts to increase media literacy in order to help fight disinformation amplified by hostile states. (CBC) As federal parties craft the scope of a possible inquiry into foreign interference, Canada’s media-literacy charity argues governments and schools need to do a better job of preventing citizens from being manipulated by hostile states. “We are going to need a media-literate populace,” said Matthew Johnson, education director with MediaSmarts, a non-profit aimed at boosting critical thinking among Canadians. “Whatever the source of disinformation, but certainly including foreign interference, digital media literacy really is both the first and last line of defence.” In May, as wildfires in Alberta hit a peak, images of blazes from years past spread on Twitter, with false claims that entire towns had been destroyed. That same month, a phoney image of the Pentagon on fire circulated, with fabricated claims that an explosion had occurred in Washington. Students say misinformation abounds online. Experts say critical thinking helps them navigate it COVID-19 misinformation cost at least 2,800 lives and $300M, new report says The two claims could be easily disproven by simple Google searches, such as a reverse-image search. But Johnson noticed both were widely amplified, which he agues is an indication of how easily foreign actors can disrupt Canadian democracy. David Johnston, the former special rapporteur on foreign interference, warned before his resignation that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service is concerned about foreign states putting out “disinformation or divisive content” that influences how citizens vote, or even dissuades them from wanting to cast a ballot. “The openness of our democracy and media also provides an ideal forum for foreign actors that wish to disrupt our democratic process, often using social media and other mass communication technologies,” the former governor general wrote in his only public report. In recent months, The Canadian Press has had to warn its audiences about fabricated screenshots purporting to be articles published by the news service. Other outlets have issued similar warnings about phoney news reports related to last year’s self-styled Freedom Convoy protests against COVID-19 measures. MediaSmarts’ Johnson testified at a February committee meeting on foreign interference about the need for media literacy, but MPs largely focused on comparing Canada to allies that have expelled Chinese diplomats or launched foreign-agent registries. “People want quick solutions and digital media literacy is a slow solution,” said the education director. He said Canada should look to peer countries to see how they respond to bad actors and proactively prime the population against foreign narratives. Matthew Johnson noted that Nordic countries have long included critical thinking and media literacy in their national curricula, in part because of Russia’s decades-long attempts to destabilize neighbouring democracies. He said Canada should bolster its tools for both children and adults. Canadian schools used to focus more on media literacy as part of a slew of cultural policies meant to insulate the country from being overwhelmed by U.S. broadcasting. That included educational programs run by the National Film Board in the early 1980s. MediaSmarts is now an independent successor to a program the board launched in 1994. MPs call for sanctions on foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation Tackling misinformation with Minecraft: How these B.C. students are learning to separate fact from fiction Johnson said those programs sought to teach Canadian youth that media are constructions based on conscious and unconscious choices by multiple people, as opposed a simple reflection of reality. The approach helped prepared people to decipher mass-media messages, he said. But the internet has made communication interactive, making it much easier for people to exchange content while also raising privacy concerns. In Ontario, that reality is set to be reflected in a new curriculum for language classes in September, which was last updated in 2006. “We really have not, in very many cases, updated curriculums particularly to reflect the increasingly central role of media in kids’ lives,” he said. Today’s kids have been raised in a digital era. “They’ve learned not to trust what they read online,” said Johnson. “The problem is they don’t trust anything.” He argued Ottawa should have national standards for media literacy in school curriculums that provinces could voluntarily follow, similar to existing federal standards on sexual-health education. The standards could include tools for discerning credible sources of information. Liberals, opposition House leaders meet to discuss foreign interference inquiry Government won’t adopt Liberal policy critics warned could hurt press freedom, PM says “Disinformation quite often is true information that is presented in a misleading context, like a genuine photo that’s presented as being from a different time and place than it actually was,” he said. “Knowing how to use fact-checking tools is one of the quickest and most efficient ways of finding out whether a claim has already been verified or debunked.” Johnson said voters still need to develop habits to reflect on the sources of information they encounter — especially emotionally evocative content that fits one’s assumptions or political worldview. “It’s vital that we apply critical thinking to our own thinking and consider, ‘How am I biased on this, and what would legitimately make me change my mind?”‘ he said. In an era where information travels at the speed of light, media literacy has become a crucial skill for individuals to navigate the complex landscape of news and information. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the influence of foreign interference in Canadian media and its potential impact on democracy. Advocates argue that Canada must take decisive action to enhance media literacy among its citizens in order to combat misinformation and safeguard its democratic processes. This article explores the growing need for Canada to prioritize media literacy and the role it can play in mitigating the risks associated with foreign interference. Foreign interference in media refers to the manipulation or dissemination of information with the intent to influence public opinion, policies, or electoral processes in a foreign country. The rapid advancement of technology and the ease of information

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