National Action Plan on Open Government Commitment

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C02.3.2 - Democracy and Civic Space

Commitment:
Democracy and Civic Space
Milestone:
Take steps towards strengthening trust, inclusion, and social cohesion in Canada
Indicator:
C02.3.2 - Support research to better understand the state of civic discourse (both online and offline) and social cohesion in Canada
Lead Organization:
Privy Council Office
Deadline:
By fall 2022
Summit for Democracy:
Yes

Updates

2023-03
Status:
Complete
Evidence of progress:
  • This commitment was completed previously
  • Additional research will be conducted on an ongoing basis
2022-12
Status:
Complete
Evidence of progress:
  • Research reports contracted in previous quarter have been received, analyzed, and integrated into ongoing policy development work
  • Additional research will be conducted on an ongoing basis
2022-09
Status:
Substantial progress
Evidence of progress:
  • Funded contracts for research from six experts/ institutions on the status, extent, and effects of misinformation and disinformation across Canada from academic, practitioner, and/or national security perspectives. This work includes developing potential policy considerations and identifying international good practices.
2022-06
Status:
Not started
2022-03
Status:
Not started