Statistics Canada is launching a new suite of tools to help users identify and prevent the spread of misinformation when working with data. The package includes "Assessing Data in a Time of Misinformation: A Step by Step Guide" to help policymakers and other decision makers verify the quality, credibility and relevance of any statistic or information source. A short companion video titled "Fighting Misinformation" also demonstrates how to apply these checks in practice, from questioning suspect figures to confirming that data truly meet reliability standards. Both resources are available through the Data literacy training learning catalogue.
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