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The threat to Canada is real—and growing. Misinformation is dividing us, weakening our economy, and undermining our institutions. Yet Canada has little defence. That's why we're stepping up. Get Fact is a collective fight against falsehoods aimed at our country. We're non-partisan—our only commitment is to Canada. Facts matter. Join us. getfactfirst.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Laura Secord, Unplugged

    JUN 25

    Laura Secord, Unplugged

    ✔️ Help build a Canada with facts. 🔗 getfact.ca We apply the best in human and machine intelligence to verify what’s being said online about Canada and its people. Read more:GetFact.ca Watch: YouTubeFollow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Bluesky Listen to GetFact by Kevin Newman (Podcast):Spotify | Apple Podcasts Let us know if you see anything worth sharing—Canadians pushing back against attacks, misinformation, or disinformation. And if we got something wrong? Tell us. It happens. We correct it. Hello@getfact.ca See you tomorrow! Get full access to Get Fact First at getfactfirst.substack.com/subscribe

    26 min
  2. From Kyiv: Kate McKenna on the Frontlines of the Information War

    MAY 31

    From Kyiv: Kate McKenna on the Frontlines of the Information War

    Kate McKenna offers rare insight into how disinformation distorts global policy and weakens democratic alliances. As an authorized representative for Ukraine’s defence, Kate negotiates advanced technologies and funding across continents. But beyond logistics, she is witnessing—and countering—a digital war designed to fracture resolve and rewrite truth. Drawing on experience across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, she outlines how narrative manipulation has become one of the Kremlin’s most potent weapons. For Kate, this isn’t theoretical. It’s personal, immediate, and urgent. Get full access to Get Fact First at getfactfirst.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  3. Farhaan Ladhani on Information Literacy, Transparency, and Resilience

    APR 26

    Farhaan Ladhani on Information Literacy, Transparency, and Resilience

    Farhaan Ladhani joins Kevin Newman to expose the systemic vulnerabilities of media literacy here in Canada. Why do we talk about economic resilience and not information resilience? "Farhaan Ladhani is a is the CEO of Digital Public Square and Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. For nearly 20 years, he has been leading efforts on the use of digital tools to connect and mobilize people online. With nearly a decade of public service from Canada’s former International Development Agency, to serving as the Prime Minister of Canada’s senior advisor for digital, Ladhani has a record of generating real-world outcomes, winning awards for a number of first-in-kind initiatives." – from the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Get full access to Get Fact First at getfactfirst.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
  4. Taylor Owen from McGill’s Centre for Media, Tech & Democracy

    APR 13

    Taylor Owen from McGill’s Centre for Media, Tech & Democracy

    A deep dive into how disinformation is evolving—and what it means for Canada’s democracy and elections. Get full access to Get Fact First at getfactfirst.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  5. Welcome to Get Fact by Kevin Newman

    APR 1

    Welcome to Get Fact by Kevin Newman

    Welcome to Get Fact by Kevin Newman Canada’s sovereignty and economy are under attack. We’re a collective of researchers, fact-checkers, and creatives pushing back on disinfo. Subscribe and stay tuned. www.getfact.ca Get full access to Get Fact First at getfactfirst.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
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The threat to Canada is real—and growing. Misinformation is dividing us, weakening our economy, and undermining our institutions. Yet Canada has little defence. That's why we're stepping up. Get Fact is a collective fight against falsehoods aimed at our country. We're non-partisan—our only commitment is to Canada. Facts matter. Join us. getfactfirst.substack.com

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