While Overseas, Trudeau, Mendicino Emphasize Combating ‘Disinformation’

Then-Public Safety minister Marco Mendicino speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Oct. 4, 2022. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

During their overseas trips this week, both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino put a spotlight on the issue of “disinformation,” emphasizing Canada’s focus on the issue on the international stage.

Mendicino tweeted Nov. 19 that Canada will host a summit for other G7 countries next year to combat “disinformation.”