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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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CIC NCB Ottawa: Canada and the World: Safeguarding Security in the Age of Disinformation

June 21, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Free – $55

The CIC National Capital (Ottawa) Branch and the University of Ottawa’s Information Integrity Lab presents…

With support from DND’s MINDS program…

CANADA AND THE WORLD: SAFEGUARDING SECURITY IN THE AGE OF DISINFORMATION

21 June 2024, 8:30 am EST @ Faculty of Social Sciences Building, Room 4007, 120 University Private, K1N 6N5

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Information manipulation is an emerging threat to democratic societies. Amidst global geopolitical instability, malicious actors are increasingly using incendiary disinformation to compromise national security. Leveraging recent technological advancements these actors have made it difficult for populations to distinguish between fake and genuine content, a challenge which has the potential to severely undermine democratic processes and institutions.

Co-hosted by the Information Integrity Lab and The Canadian International Council with support from DND’s MINDS program, this one-day conference will serve as a forum for understanding the disinformation threat landscape, exploring the associated risks and solutions, and addressing how we can collectively strengthen our capabilities in dealing with malign information influence, reinforcing our informational integrity.

 

SPEAKERS

  • Google
  • Disinfowatch
  • Information Integrity lab
  • Business Council of Canada
  • Canadian International Council
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal
  • FINTRAC
  • Global Affairs Canada
  • Department of National Defense
  • Media Ecosystem Observatory, McGill University
  • National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
  • University of Ottawa
  • World Press Freedom

 

REGISTRATION

This event will be held in-person, and it is open for everyone!

To register, either click here to register on Eventbrite, or click here to register on the Information Integrity Lab’s website. Tickets cost $55 for general admission, $35 for CIC members, and $25 for students. This event is FREE for DND members.

Details

Venue

  • Faculty of Social Sciences Building, University of Ottawa
  • 120 University Private
    Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada     + Google Map

Organizers

  • Canadian International Council – National Capital (Ottawa) Branch
  • Information Integrity Lab, University of Ottawa