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Democracy in Canada
Canada’s democratic institutions, how they function and why.
Legislation
Learn more about recent changes to the Canada Elections Act and how they impact our democratic institutions.
Strengthening Canada's electoral system
Canada's plan to protect our electoral system against cyber and other threats.
Protecting Canada's democratic institutions
Learn about how disinformation and foreign interference can erode democracy and what you can do to combat it.
Leaders' debates
Information regarding the future of leaders’ debates in federal elections.
Senate appointment resources
Read past announcements and learn more about the Senate appointments process.
Reports and publications
Democratic Institutions’ past activities, initiatives, and reporting.
Multi-Stakeholder insights: A compendium on countering election interference
A good practice guide to help build global expertise and understanding about effective ways to counter election interference.
Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference
Learn about the role of the Independent Special Rapporteur in helping to protect Canada’s democratic institutions.
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About Democratic Institutions
Minister
Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary
Jennifer O’Connell
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity)
News
Features
Download a toolkit
Identify and combat disinformation and foreign interference using these tools and resources.
Leaders' debates
Leaders’ debates play an essential role in Canada’s federal elections and engage Canadians in the electoral campaign.
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