This webpage provides information about threats to the integrity of provincial elections in British Columbia.
Disinformation is false information deliberately spread to mislead voters.
Misinformation is false information shared by someone who doesn’t know it’s false.
Learning to spot disinformation and misinformation helps protect election integrity by limiting the spread of false information about elections.
Disinformation and misinformation can be hard to spot, but they can be identified by looking for common signs. Voters should watch out for online content that:
These signs do not prove that content contains false information, but they are indicators that you should carefully consider the accuracy of the content before sharing it with others.
For tips on fact-checking, see Resources for Voters.
Foreign interference is when a foreign state or someone acting for that state tries to influence a Canadian election in a deceptive way. Foreign interference can include:
Foreign interference activities are usually clandestine to avoid detection, but foreign interference activity can be mitigated. For example:
Any threat to election workers, technology or processes is also a threat to election integrity.
This includes any attempt to:
Activities that compromise election security are serious offences under the Election Act.
For more information about how to report threats to election security, see How to Make a Complaint.
Elections BC works closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies to keep election proceedings secure for everyone.