Canada Will Create Team to Combat Russian Disinformation, Trudeau Says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will create a special team dedicated to countering Russian disinformation and propaganda. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses supporters as he attends a Laurier Club event in Halifax on July 20, 2022. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan

The federal government will create a team to battle Russian disinformation and propaganda stemming from the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Aug. 23.

Trudeau made the announcement during his appearance at the virtual Summit for Heads of State and Government of the International Crimea Platform, where over 50 representatives from various nations announced ways in which they would support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion of Crimea.