This webpage provides information about threats to the integrity of provincial elections in British Columbia.
Disinformation is false information that is deliberately intended to mislead voters. Misinformation is false information that is believed to be true.
In other words, individuals who spread disinformation know that it is false, but individuals who share misinformation believe it is true.
Learning to spot disinformation helps protect election integrity by limiting the spread of false information about elections.
Disinformation can be hard to spot, but it can be identified by looking for common signs of false information. Voters should watch out for online content that:
These signs do not prove that content contains false information, but they are indicators that you should carefully consider the accuracy of the content before sharing it with others.
Foreign interference is when a foreign state or someone acting for that state tries to influence a Canadian election in a deceptive way. Foreign interference can include:
Foreign interference activities are usually clandestine to avoid detection, but foreign interference activity can be mitigated. For example:
Any threat to election workers, technology or processes is also a threat to election integrity.
This includes any attempt to:
Activities that compromise election security are serious offences under the Election Act.
Elections BC works closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies to keep election proceedings secure for everyone.