Thread by @MsAmyMacPherson

1. The #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard

This #thread will attempt to keep track of debunked misinformation circulated by mainstream media throughout the #CDNpoli #Elxn43 cycle, instead of relying on the election integrity monitors that haven't managed to catch one example yet

2. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

If you wish to contribute to this #thread in my absence, please follow the same format for the sake of integrity, verification, data analysis, & ease of reading

Thanks very much & here's to a fair, legitimate, & informed vote

3a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 3, 2019

By @CBCNews & @KaleighRogers

Despite countless corrections from other journos & the public, CBC hasn't amended its story to indicate the 'UK child killer' narrative was entirely debunked

https://twitter.com/CBCNews/status/1169233680335822854

3b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 3, 2019

RE @CBCNews & @KaleighRogers

Proof of correction:

On the same day, the UK Ministry of Justice unequivocally denied the CBC narrative, saying "This story is categorically untrue"

ctvnews.ca/canada/british…

3c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @CBCNews & @KaleighRogers

Conclusion:

CBC failed its duty to verify this information with more than one source, because several competitors such as CTV & Canadian Press had already published the corrected facts & source

4a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 4, 2019

Shared by @PostmediaNews editor, @anthonyfurey

Despite swift & thorough denial from govt officials, this debunked narrative about 'Palestinian immigrants' remains posted on social media

https://twitter.com/anthonyfurey/status/1169217899753607168

4b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 4, 2019

RE @PostmediaNews & @anthonyfurey

Proof of correction:

On same day, Postmedia itself had to publish the Ministry of Immigration's request to rescind this completely false disinformation

theguardian.pe.ca/news/canada/li…

4c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @PostmediaNews & @anthonyfurey

Conclusion:

Postmedia circulated propaganda from a single rep of Hamas, that is classified as a terrorist organization. No govt officials were interviewed & Furey didn't delete his disinfo

@PostmediaNews @anthonyfurey 5a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 3, 2019

By @CBCPolitics & @cattunneycbc

CBC rushed to print that '14 NDP candidates defect to Green Party' without interviewing any of the purported signatories on this list. Only 6 attended event

https://twitter.com/CBCPolitics/status/1168949422232936448

5b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 4, 2019

RE @CBCPolitics & @cattunneycbc

Proof of correction:

The @NDP emailed candidates to decry the misinformation, saying they interviewed purported defectors & many were fraudulently cited

https://twitter.com/BobC4NDP/status/1169458980491366400

5c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @CBCPolitics & @cattunneycbc

Conclusion:

CBC failed its due diligence & didn't seek comment from the 14 purported defectors before they published damaging hearsay from a disgruntled 3rd party that was again a single source

6a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 3, 2019

By @PnPCBC, @VassyKapelos & @alexboulerice

CBC & @NDP further inflamed the '14 defectors' story by rushing to TV based on hearsay, prior to confirming it with any purported signatories

6b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 4, 2019

RE @PnPCBC, @VassyKapelos & @alexboulerice

Proof of correction:

@NDP emailed candidates to explain when they spoke with purported defectors, some of them were fraudulently misrepresented

https://twitter.com/BobC4NDP/status/1169458980491366400

6c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @PnPCBC, @VassyKapelos & @alexboulerice

Conclusion:

CBC & @NDP both failed their due diligence & neglected to confirm any of the 14 sources before breaking & responding to this misinformation, resulting in voter confusion

7a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 3, 2019

By @globalnews & @AlexanderQuon

Global News also ran the '14 defectors' story without confirming any purported signatories. Instead they sought a Green Party exec to speak on behalf of NDP

https://twitter.com/AlexanderQuon/status/1168947409944289280

7b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 4, 2019

RE @globalnews & @AlexanderQuon

Proof of correction:

Again, @NDP emailed federal candidates to explain when it spoke with some of the 14 purported defectors that many were misrepresented

https://twitter.com/BobC4NDP/status/1169458980491366400

7c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @globalnews & @AlexanderQuon

Conclusion:

Global News failed its due diligence by publishing hearsay about NDP candidates. A disgruntled 3rd party was original source & inappropriate 3rd party was used to falsely confirm

@globalnews @AlexanderQuon 8a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 5, 2019

By @globalnews, @davidakin & @abacusdataca

Global News shared an election poll that is absolute disinformation. Online polls aren't statistically valid or accepted by scientific community

https://twitter.com/davidakin/status/1169569788290576385

8b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 28, 2016

RE @globalnews, @davidakin & @abacusdataca

Proof of correction:

Since 2016 the scientific community has desperately tried to educate journos & the public that online polls are propaganda
nytimes.com/2016/09/29/us/…

8c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @globalnews, @davidakin & @abacusdataca

Conclusion:

Any news media citing online polls is failing journalism ethics. At best they're entertainment & at worst, partisan ads

Really, ask a scientist!

acsh.org/news/2016/10/1…

@globalnews @davidakin @abacusdataca 9a. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

Sept 5, 2019

By @TorontoStar, @maywarren11 & @CPC_HQ

Toronto Star & Conservative Party continue to misrepresent the 'SNC Lavalin scandal' by failing to research the facts & asserting a false narrative

https://twitter.com/CPC_HQ/status/1169644942773379073

9b. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

March 25, 2019

RE @TorontoStar, @maywarren11 & @CPC_HQ

Proof of correction:

Although it was deleted, web archives preserve copies of the SNC Lavalin statement that admitted threatening 9,000 jobs

►archive.is/cr1QC
.

9c. #CDNmedia #FakeNews Scoreboard #CDNpoli #Elxn43

RE @TorontoStar, @maywarren11 & @CPC_HQ

Conclusion:

Toronto Star & CPC both failed their due diligence to discover & verify SNC Lavalin's public statement. Searching social media or the SNC website debunks this disinformation