AFP’s fact-checkers seek to investigate dubious claims circulating online which are viral, impactful and potentially harmful to the public.
Prepared By: Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 7/23/26
Civic literacy means having the knowledge and skills you need to participate in making change in your community. In Canada, this includes voting, knowing how the government works, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens and elected members of government. When you have strong civic literacy skills, you know how to make your voice heard by all levels of government—before, during and after an election.
Prepared By: ABC Life Literacy Canada
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 7/23/26
The strategy of Lateral Reading employed by expert fact checkers involves opening a new browser tab to evaluate a source based on information from other trusted sources, rather than evaluating the source itself for accuracy or credibility.
Prepared By: Princeton University Library
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 7/23/26
MediaSmarts has been developing digital media literacy programs and resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities since 1996.
Prepared By: MediaSmarts
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 7/23/26
A non-partisan charity that produces ground-breaking research and dynamic events that advance a vibrant culture of civic engagement across Canada.
Prepared By: Samara Centre for Democracy
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 7/23/26