Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Motion to Authorize Committee to Study Negative Impact of Health Disinformation and Misinformation on Society and Effective Measures to Counter the Impact--Debate Adjourned
April 27, 2023
Hon. Stan Kutcher
Pursuant to notice of April 25, 2023, moved:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology be authorized to examine and report on the negative impact of health disinformation and misinformation on Canadian society and what effective measures can be implemented to counter this impact; and
That the committee submit its final report on this study to the Senate no later than May 31, 2024, and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings for 180 days after the tabling of the final report.
He said: Honourable senators, I ask for the remainder of my time at the next sitting of the Senate.