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The spectre of interference by India has already rocked the early days of Canada’s federal election, with officials warning that sophisticated efforts from other hostile nations are expected in the coming weeks.

As Canadians prepare to cast ballots on 28 April, senior officials say that India, China, Pakistan and Iran are all expected to make efforts to subvert the national vote through increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaigns.

The use of artificial intelligence tools is likely to figure prominently in efforts to deceive voters and sway diaspora communities. Earlier this year, a landmark inquiry into foreign interference found that information manipulation the biggest risk to democratic institutions.

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 days ago

The allegations, first reported by the Globe and Mail, suggest the Tory leader’s win was not attributable to outside influence and Poilievre is not believed to have been aware of India’s efforts.

I don't see this swaying many voters. It doesn't sound like it was a significant effort, nor does it sound like India got many votes with that gambit.

Entertainingly, it does give the Liberals ammo to say yOu'R jUSt As BaD when their own nomination races come up.

Damn we have shitty nomination safeguards.

[–] Franklin@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 days ago

I sure hope they take it seriously too given what's currently happening in the states

[–] HonoredMule@lemmy.ca 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Really? It seems rather hard to me to "rock" a campaign that has already crumbled, using information we mostly already knew with the rest being stuff we'd pretty much already guessed.