Foreign actors producing more false content about Alberta separatism: report

Yahoo News Canada·May 6

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A report suggests that foreign actors are producing false content about Alberta separatism. The origin and extent of this interference are not entirely clear, with some outlets pointing to specific countries such as Russia and the US, while others mention Dutch YouTube creators. Researchers appear to be concerned that this false content is being used to influence the debate and stoke discord in the province.

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