Media Ecosystem Observatory
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The Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) and the Canadian Digital Media Research Network (CDMRN)
The committee also heard testimony from
@etbrooking.bsky.social, Director of Strategy & Sr. Resident Fellow at CDMRN coalition partner @dfrlab.bsky.social/ Atlantic Council.
@etbrooking.bsky.social, Director of Strategy & Sr. Resident Fellow at CDMRN coalition partner @dfrlab.bsky.social/ Atlantic Council.
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The committee also heard testimony from
@etbrooking.bsky.social, Director of Strategy & Sr. Resident Fellow at CDMRN coalition partner @dfrlab.bsky.social/ Atlantic Council.
@etbrooking.bsky.social, Director of Strategy & Sr. Resident Fellow at CDMRN coalition partner @dfrlab.bsky.social/ Atlantic Council.
Un grand merci à @binhanv.bsky.social pour cet article, ainsi qu’à @abridgman.bsky.social, Diya Jiang, Mika Desblancs-Patel et @mathieulavigne.bsky.social, et tous nos chercheurs qui ont contribué à mieux faire connaître les coulisses de notre travail.
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Un grand merci à @binhanv.bsky.social pour cet article, ainsi qu’à @abridgman.bsky.social, Diya Jiang, Mika Desblancs-Patel et @mathieulavigne.bsky.social, et tous nos chercheurs qui ont contribué à mieux faire connaître les coulisses de notre travail.
Au printemps, l'équipe de Découverte de @info.radio-canada.ca a suivi l'équipe de l'OEM pour mieux comprendre notre projet de surveillance des élections fédérales canadiennes de 2025. Voici le résultat de leur travail : tinyurl.com/n3tvcjn9
Réseaux sociaux et démocratie : bruit, opacité et risques
À moins d'augmenter l'encadrement des plateformes, les tentatives de manipulation politique pourraient avoir le dessus sur notre capacité à les détecter.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Au printemps, l'équipe de Découverte de @info.radio-canada.ca a suivi l'équipe de l'OEM pour mieux comprendre notre projet de surveillance des élections fédérales canadiennes de 2025. Voici le résultat de leur travail : tinyurl.com/n3tvcjn9
To learn more about Canadian and American perceptions of political violence, read our full update here: tinyurl.com/yc22y65u
Authors: @chrispyross.bsky.social, @mathieulavigne.bsky.social, Esli Chan, Diya Jiang
Authors: @chrispyross.bsky.social, @mathieulavigne.bsky.social, Esli Chan, Diya Jiang
Comparing Canadian and American perceptions of political violence — Canadian Digital Media Research Network
Charlie Kirk’s assassination, an act of political violence, intensified national debate about polarization and free speech. We examine public attitudes towards political violence, assessing whether th...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
To learn more about Canadian and American perceptions of political violence, read our full update here: tinyurl.com/yc22y65u
Authors: @chrispyross.bsky.social, @mathieulavigne.bsky.social, Esli Chan, Diya Jiang
Authors: @chrispyross.bsky.social, @mathieulavigne.bsky.social, Esli Chan, Diya Jiang
Together, these patterns indicate that the shadow of political violence shapes how people perceive the state of their democracy, dissent, and political participation.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Together, these patterns indicate that the shadow of political violence shapes how people perceive the state of their democracy, dissent, and political participation.
Almost 1 in 2 Americans AND Canadians report avoiding political participation (i.e. posting online, attending protests, putting up lawn signs) due to fears of political violence. 1 in 5 Canadians report not wanting to be a public figure because of this!
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Almost 1 in 2 Americans AND Canadians report avoiding political participation (i.e. posting online, attending protests, putting up lawn signs) due to fears of political violence. 1 in 5 Canadians report not wanting to be a public figure because of this!
Younger Canadians are starting to think political violence is necessary for social change. We found that for Younger Canadians aged 18-25, 1 in 3 agree that violence can be necessary.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Younger Canadians are starting to think political violence is necessary for social change. We found that for Younger Canadians aged 18-25, 1 in 3 agree that violence can be necessary.
Pessimism by partisanship was inverse. In the U.S., Democrats are more likely to think things are getting worse but in Canada, it’s Conservatives who feel this way; about half think that things are headed the wrong way.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Pessimism by partisanship was inverse. In the U.S., Democrats are more likely to think things are getting worse but in Canada, it’s Conservatives who feel this way; about half think that things are headed the wrong way.
Pessimism is higher for the US. When we asked if political violence will get worse, Canadians were split; approximately 2 in 3 think violence in the U.S. will get worse, while approximately 1 in 3 say the same for Canada.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Pessimism is higher for the US. When we asked if political violence will get worse, Canadians were split; approximately 2 in 3 think violence in the U.S. will get worse, while approximately 1 in 3 say the same for Canada.
We found that both Canadians and Americans think the shooting represents a broader societal problem, though people are more concerned about political violence in the U.S. than in Canada.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We found that both Canadians and Americans think the shooting represents a broader societal problem, though people are more concerned about political violence in the U.S. than in Canada.
Read more about our polling, led by @sonjasolomun.bsky.social and @chrispyross.bsky.social, here: tinyurl.com/4vvwrnkt
Polling Shows That Canadians Support Action on Climate Information Integrity — Media Ecosystem Observatory
polling climate disinformation canada information integrity
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November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Read more about our polling, led by @sonjasolomun.bsky.social and @chrispyross.bsky.social, here: tinyurl.com/4vvwrnkt
We found that 78% of Canadians are concerned about harmful information circulating during crises like wildfires and floods. 86% believe the government should require social media platforms to ensure accurate information during extreme weather events.
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We found that 78% of Canadians are concerned about harmful information circulating during crises like wildfires and floods. 86% believe the government should require social media platforms to ensure accurate information during extreme weather events.
Read our brief on the rise of political influencers in Canada here: tinyurl.com/msyrvmk9
Thank you the authors:
@zeytinim.bsky.social , Ph.D., @junyanzhu.bsky.social, Ph.D., @chrispyross.bsky.social, Diya Jiang, Saewon Park, Esli Chan, Jennie Phillips, Ph.D., @abridgman.bsky.social , Ph.D.
Thank you the authors:
@zeytinim.bsky.social , Ph.D., @junyanzhu.bsky.social, Ph.D., @chrispyross.bsky.social, Diya Jiang, Saewon Park, Esli Chan, Jennie Phillips, Ph.D., @abridgman.bsky.social , Ph.D.
The rise of political influencers in Canada's digital information ecosystem — Media Ecosystem Observatory
This information ecosystem brief maps the role of political influencers in Canada’s online information ecosystem from January 2024 – July 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Read our brief on the rise of political influencers in Canada here: tinyurl.com/msyrvmk9
Thank you the authors:
@zeytinim.bsky.social , Ph.D., @junyanzhu.bsky.social, Ph.D., @chrispyross.bsky.social, Diya Jiang, Saewon Park, Esli Chan, Jennie Phillips, Ph.D., @abridgman.bsky.social , Ph.D.
Thank you the authors:
@zeytinim.bsky.social , Ph.D., @junyanzhu.bsky.social, Ph.D., @chrispyross.bsky.social, Diya Jiang, Saewon Park, Esli Chan, Jennie Phillips, Ph.D., @abridgman.bsky.social , Ph.D.
What does this mean for communicators, policymakers, and civil society? They can learn from political influencers by crafting communication strategies that are aligned with how today's information ecosystem actually works.
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
What does this mean for communicators, policymakers, and civil society? They can learn from political influencers by crafting communication strategies that are aligned with how today's information ecosystem actually works.
This trend is not unique to Canada. A recent report from Reuters Institute found that in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, and the U.S., news creators have become highly impactful. People in these markets reported paying more attention to influencers than mainstream news brands.
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This trend is not unique to Canada. A recent report from Reuters Institute found that in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, and the U.S., news creators have become highly impactful. People in these markets reported paying more attention to influencers than mainstream news brands.
Influence is shifting from institutions to individuals with news outlets, political parties, and advocacy groups not reaching as many people as they used to. As political influencers rise in prominence, they are not subject to formal accountability mechanisms.
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Influence is shifting from institutions to individuals with news outlets, political parties, and advocacy groups not reaching as many people as they used to. As political influencers rise in prominence, they are not subject to formal accountability mechanisms.
Younger Canadians lead this shift: 64% of Canadians aged 18–34 engage with political influencers. “In 2025, Canadians online are (far) more likely to see a political opinion from an influencer than from a politician.”
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Younger Canadians lead this shift: 64% of Canadians aged 18–34 engage with political influencers. “In 2025, Canadians online are (far) more likely to see a political opinion from an influencer than from a politician.”
We found that influencers now drive over 1/2 of political content and nearly 2/3 of all online engagement in Canada. They're not just lifestyle or entertainment figures anymore, with many actively shaping public debate, framing key political events, and mobilizing audiences.
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We found that influencers now drive over 1/2 of political content and nearly 2/3 of all online engagement in Canada. They're not just lifestyle or entertainment figures anymore, with many actively shaping public debate, framing key political events, and mobilizing audiences.
To learn more about reactions to the #CharlieKirk incident in Canada and abroad, check out the full incident update from @zeytinhanim.bsky.social and Esli Chan here: tinyurl.com/yt6f36uk
Incident Update 2︱Online Shockwaves: Reactions to the Charlie Kirk Incident on X in Canada and Abroad — Canadian Digital Media Research Network
We evaluate how the death of Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing American commentator, has provoked widespread online debate. Controversy around the legacy of Kirk has sparked discussion around the i...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
To learn more about reactions to the #CharlieKirk incident in Canada and abroad, check out the full incident update from @zeytinhanim.bsky.social and Esli Chan here: tinyurl.com/yt6f36uk