Foreign Election Interference via Social Media in the Canadian Context and the Impact on Democracy

Social media has allowed audiences to actively participate in news and politics, giving them an active voice. However, social media has also led to an explosion of information, making it difficult for individuals to distinguish between credible and non-credible sources on social media platforms. This has led to the spread of misinformation, which can have serious consequences for individuals, democracy, and society. The lack of regulation on social media has developed into a channel for foreign election interference. Therefore, I explore the intersection of foreign election interference on social media, focusing on legal considerations, motivations, and the impacts on democracy in a Canadian context, as well as the gaps in regulation.