Policy Proposal for Canadian the Government to Counter Disinformation

The effects of disinformation on Canada have been significant, yet despite the problem being identified seven years ago by NATO, the problem has only grown in intensity. In 2019 the Canadian government put out an open call for policy proposals to counter disinformation, this paper attempt to prove one such policy proposal that attempts to balance freedom of expression with creating a cost to the malicious actor. This paper further examines the root issues with countering disinformation with censorship and the risks that such a policy incurs.