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– Canadians confused by fake news, CJFE poll finds (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 9, 2017

The rise of fake news, and the labelling of real news as fake, has Canadians con­fused about what sources are reliable. We've also given up an unprecedented number of rights in the name of national security, but many Canadians feel this balance is cor­rect – except when it compels journalists to turn over sources.
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