When the Canada–US border was closed to help control the spread of COVID-19, it did nothing to stop the newest American export from travelling northward. QAnon surged into the country with the rise of data usage among the anxious housebound. More here: thewalrus.ca/when-qanon-cam… 1/5
@Concordia Public Scholar @_MAArgentino estimates that, at their height this summer, Canadian QAnon Facebook groups boasted more than 100,000 members. Read @matthewremski’s article here: thewalrus.ca/when-qanon-cam… 2/5
At this point, security analysts generally agree that QAnon in Canada is disorganized but that it may bolster existing extremist groups and could inspire lone-wolf attacks. Find out more here: thewalrus.ca/when-qanon-cam… 3/5
While Canadian politicians have mostly stayed quiet on QAnon, the country’s social media influencers have played an outsize role in its international spread. And this isn’t the first time Canada has aided and abetted moral panic. Intrigued? Read on: thewalrus.ca/when-qanon-cam… 4/5
One way forward in dealing with QAnon supporters is to stop demonizing them. Countering disinformation is important, but outright attacks often play into their self-isolating narratives. Read @matthewremski's full article here: thewalrus.ca/when-qanon-cam… 5/5
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