One of the best ways we can help stop the spread of lies and misinformation is to fact check and calmly correct misinformation. Here are several fact-checking sites you can use with the assurance that they have their facts right.
Media Smarts
https://mediasmarts.ca
A leader in digital and media literacy for Canadians. Look under “Break the Fake” for stories and tips on spotting misinformation.
AFP FactCheckCanada
https://factcheck.afp.com
The Canadian branch of an international fact-checking agency. Investigates and debunks viral claims relevant to Canada.
Snopes
https://snopes.com
One of the oldest and best-known fact-checking sites. While US-based, it checks viral claims worldwide.
The Canadian Press – Fact Check
https://www.cp24.com/news/fact-check
The Canadian Press periodically fact-checks political statements and online information. Also available on news partner websites.
FactsCan.ca
https://factscan.ca
Canadian website verifies political statements and public claims within Canada.
PolitiFact Canada
https://www.politifact.com/canada
PolitiFact’s Canada page focuses on fact-checking statements made about Canadian issues and politics.
CBC News – Fact Check/Reality Check
https://www.cbc.ca/news (search “reality check” or “fact check”)
CBC News occasionally analyzes newsworthy claims, particularly during elections or high-profile events.
Full Fact
https://fullfact.org
Full Fact is a United Kingdom-based fact-checking site that does worldwide checks.
With these sites we can check out any content that arouses our suspicions about whether or not it is true. I hope this is helpful in your search for truth and in your support of democracy.
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