Overview

• A recent Leger poll found that 76% of Canadians believe misinformation influenced the 2025 federal election, with 19% citing a major impact.
• Trust in election results stands at 65%, with Liberal voters showing the highest confidence (96%) compared to 74% of NDP voters and 44% of Conservatives.
• Security officials confirmed foreign online operations targeting a Conservative candidate and Prime Minister Mark Carney during the campaign.
• Geographic and demographic variations show Albertans (86%) and younger voters (81%) are most likely to perceive misinformation as impactful.
• The Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force and government officials have reiterated confidence in the integrity of the electoral system.