Democratic Institutions
The Government of Canada is committed to improving, strengthening and protecting Canada’s democratic institutions.
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Democracy in Canada
Discover Canada’s democratic institutions and how they function.
Legislation
Read about key Acts of Parliament that uphold and strengthen Canadian democracy.
Canada’s plan to protect democracy
Canada's plan to protect our electoral system against cyber and other threats.
Protect yourself and others from disinformation
Disinformation and foreign interference harm democracy. Find out what you can do.
Leaders' debates
Get informed about future leaders’ debates during federal elections.
Senate appointments
Learn about the Senate appointments process and read past announcements.
Reports and publications
Access to Democratic Institutions’ activities, initiatives, and reporting.
Online disinformation
Learn more about how disinformation spreads, who creates it and why.
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About the Democratic Institutions
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Minister
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity)
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Features
Download a toolkit
Identify and combat disinformation and foreign interference using these tools and resources.
Leaders' debates
Leaders’ debates play an essential role in Canada’s federal elections and engage Canadians in the electoral campaign.
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