| ID | 185227 |
| Title Proper | Canadian government’s response to foreign disinformation |
| Other Title Information | Rhetoric, stated policy intentions, and practices |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jackson, Nicole J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In recent years, governments have considered how to respond to “disinformation.” However, there is little academic literature on Canada’s response in the area of security and foreign policy. This paper addresses this gap by analyzing how and why Canadian government foreign and security actors have “securitized” foreign disinformation. It argues that, since 2014, they have increased awareness about disinformation and transformed it into a matter of “security” through rhetoric and discursive framing, as well as stated policy intentions and actions. This has occurred in response to perceived threats, but without coherent policy. The findings suggest that challenges are linked to persistent difficulties in defining and understanding disinformation. The result has been fragmented actions, some of which may legitimate actions that deviate from “normal political processes.” The implications are that definitional challenges need to be addressed, the role of security actors assessed, and a clearly articulated and holistic strategy drawn. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Journal Vol. 76, No.4; Dec 2021: p.544-563 |
| Journal Source | International Journal Vol: 76 No 4 |
| Key Words | Information Warfare ; Security ; Securitization ; Disinformation ; Resilience ; Hybrid Threats ; Canadian Foreign Policy ; Foreign Interference |