The High Commission was privileged to co-host A WPS Agenda Fit for Purpose in the Indo-Pacific with ASPI. It had a superstar panel of 1 LtGen Allen; 2 LtGen Fox; Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality and Dr Elise Stephenson who spoke about how 1 and 2 are evolving our tools to meet WPS needs in the region.

Yesterday, 1 VCDS LtGen Allen shared details about Canada’s just released Defence Policy Update at the Australian National University’s National Security Conference. As an engaged and reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific, Canada is doing its part to “secure our future”.

Strong messages on diversity, inclusion, leadership & the WPS agenda at tonight's event, 'A WPS Agenda Fit for Purpose in the Indo-Pacific'!

Special thanks to Canadian Armed Forces Vice Chief of Defence Staff LTGEN Frances Allen, LTGEN Natasha Fox, Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, Dr Elise Stephenson &…

We were thrilled to be able to partner with the Alliance Française French Film Festival to support screenings of Canadian film Simple Comme Sylvain as part of the across Australia, celebrating the excellence of French-Canadian cinema!

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Hear from Canadian Armed Forces's Vice Chief of Defence Staff LTGEN Frances Allen, LTGEN Natasha Fox, Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, Dr Elise Stephenson & Alexandra Caples at tomorrow's event 'A WPS Agenda Fit for Purpose in the Indo-Pacific'!

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Think disinformation is a new thing? The answer may surprise you.

In episode 1 of our series “ #Democracy and #Disinformation ” Marcus Kolga explains how disinformation has been around for decades.

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Join ASPI and Canada in Australia on 9 April for the panel event 'A WPS Agenda Fit for Purpose in the Indo-Pacific'!

Panellists will explore how WPS initiatives and priorities need to evolve to work in the Indo-Pacific. 🌏

More info ➡️ bit.ly/4czc6tD

Is disinformation effective?

In episode 1 of our series “ #Democracy and #Disinformation ” Marcus Kolga explains how disinformation can affect more than our social media feeds.

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Join ASPI and Canada in Australia on 9 April for a discussion on how countries like 🇦🇺 and 🇨🇦 are evolving their approaches, tools and initiatives to meet the women, peace and security needs of Indo-Pacific partners 🌏.

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Disinformation weakens democracy. This is why Canada is stepping up efforts to counter disinformation at home and abroad.

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✅ Learn how and why foreign disinformation is spread:
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Are you thinking about immigrating to Canada? Discover the opportunities available to French-speaking immigrants and choose Canada for a new future: canada.ca/en/immigration…

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We have updated our travel advice for #Australia - #TropicalCycloneMegan is expected affect the Northern Territory starting on March 18. For more information: ow.ly/cz5Q50QV3Ua

What is disinformation? Was it always defined the same way?

We spoke to DisinfoWatch founder Marcus Kolga to understand the evolving history of #disinformation , from the Cold War to its current day use.

Watch part 1 of the interview here:
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Free and independent media allows voters to debate and form opinions based on fact-based information.

Disinformation agents try to prevent this by overwhelming the information environment, so facts are harder to find.

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We sat down with DisinfoWatch founder and disinformation expert Marcus Kolga to talk about #disinformation , how it impacts democracies, and how we can protect ourselves against its effects.

Watch part 1 of the interview here:
youtube.com/watch?v=fQ0PQt…

From Whitehorse, Yukon, to Evangeline, Prince Edward Island, there are Welcoming Francophone Communities across Canada. Learn more about this initiative to support French-speaking newcomers: canada.ca/en/immigration…

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Spreading #disinformation through proxy and unattributed sources provides plausible deniability for the Kremlin.

✅ You can learn more about how & why Russia spreads disinformation on:
international.gc.ca/world-monde/is…

The Francophone Mobility Program is now open to a greater number of French-speaking immigrants. Check out this video for step-by-step instructions on how you can submit an application for a work permit for the Francophone Mobility Program ⬇️ #FrancophonieMonth #FrCan OCOL of Canada

Be careful whom you go to for help! Only authorized representatives can charge you a fee to help you with your immigration or citizenship application.

If you use a representative who’s not licensed in Canada, we may return your application or refuse it.

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The open exchange of ideas is critical to a free society.
Disinformation agents drown out debate by flooding the information space with fake news and amplifying divisions in our society.

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