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Influencers generated 47% of political content in Canada’s 2025 election, surpassing news outlets and politicians, raising concerns about misinformation and platform accountability.
Influencers dominated online political discourse in Canada’s 2025 federal election, generating 47% of political content—more than news outlets (28%) and politicians (18%)—according to a report by the Canadian Digital Media Research Network.
The study analyzed 1.5 million posts from February to May across platforms including X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Researchers attribute the shift to Meta’s 2023 news ban in Canada and changes at X under Elon Musk, which reduced traditional news visibility and amplified less trustworthy, polarizing content.
While the election outcome was unaffected, the report warns of growing risks from misinformation, foreign interference, and weak platform accountability.
It urges influencers to verify information, disclose sponsorships, and promote civic engagement, and calls for greater platform transparency to protect democratic integrity.
Los influenciadores generaron el 47% del contenido político en las elecciones de 2025 en Canadá, superando a los medios de comunicación y a los políticos, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre la desinformación y la responsabilidad de las plataformas.