Evidence for Democracy
Evidence for Democracy advocates for the transparent use of evidence in public policy and government decision making.
What happens when misinformation is challenged?
In this clip from our panel on misinformation in Canada, experts discuss how attempts to debunk misinformation can sometimes make people more entrenched in their beliefs. As polarization grows, convincing people to reconsider information has become increasingly difficult.
This discussion was part of the launch of Evidence for Democracy’s latest report on the evolution of misinformation in Canada.
Watch the full panel recording on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/65QPQ6ysCaU?si=47x89j9tqwynEQJe
What does transparency mean in the age of AI?
In this clip, we explore how transparency isn’t just about making information available, but about making it understandable and meaningful to the public. Knowing what people actually want to see, and how they want it communicated, is essential for building trust and accountability in AI systems.
Thank you to our panellists, Beatrice Wayne, Helen Hayes, Renée Siebe, and Kimberley Kargus for sharing their insights.
This discussion is part of Evidence for Democracy’s report on AI and democracy.
Watch the full recording: https://youtu.be/xRDPXL5PmgI?si=sbJNZg6XR5CGiu9G
05/22/2026
Evidence for Democracy has officially submitted our pre-budget recommendations to the Government of Canada.
Our submission makes the case for two things we believe are fundamental to Canada's future: a stronger science and research ecosystem, and better-protected democratic institutions.
On research, we're calling for increased granting council budgets, full coverage of research costs, restored intramural science funding, and a five-year National Science, Research, and Innovation Strategy. On democracy, we're urging the government to establish a non-partisan Canadian Democracy Fund and reintroduce a strengthened Online Harms Act to address AI-manipulated content and criminal disinformation.
Canada's researchers and democratic institutions deserve a government that follows through. We hope to see these recommendations reflected in the next federal budget.
Read the full submission here: https://evidencefordemocracy.ca/evidence-for-democracy-submits-pre-budget-submission-calling-for-stronger-investment-in-science-research-and-democratic-institutions/
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