Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation

Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault responds to a question during a news conference, Monday, March 24, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada’s capitol city. Photo by Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press

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The head of Elections Canada says he has been in touch with social media platforms in an effort to address concerns about misinformation as Canada wades into an election campaign.

Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault told reporters on Monday that he has reached out to social media sites such as X and TikTok to "seek their support to making this election a secure election." He said he has been satisfied with the response so far.

"We'll see what action actually takes place during the election. Hopefully they won't have to intervene, but if there are issues, hopefully they will be true to their word," he said.

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