Category: covid narrative

Fewer Than Half of Canadians Trust ‘Authoritative Sources’ of Information: Federal Research

Fewer than half of Canadians have a high level of trust in “authoritative sources” of information such as government health agencies, public news sources, and scientists, according to internal research by the federal Privy Council. The Privy Council report, “Misinformation and Disinformation: An international effort using behavioural science to tackle the spread of misinformation,” studied 1,872…


College Clarifies Statement That Advised Psychotherapy for Serious Cases of COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Anxieties’

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) has clarified an earlier statement that sparked controversy for appearing to advise doctors that it may be necessary to refer patients with “anxieties” about receiving COVID-19 vaccination to prescription medications and psychological help. Screenshots of the initial CPSO statement were published on Oct. 4 by Twitter user…