Intelligence report warns of societal fabric threat from anti-authority narratives, extremism, and misinformation.

An intelligence report warns that anti-authority narratives could tear the "fabric of society," as extremist narratives driven by personal grievances and fueled by misinformation or deliberate lies have normalized threats against politicians. The Canadian violent extremist landscape has proliferated conspiracy theories, eroding trust in the integrity of the state and increasing political polarization. Baseless theories, disinformation, and misinformation spread to larger audiences, undermining science, government systems, and traditional authorities.

March 24, 2024
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