COVID-19 conspiracy theories in Canada: Evidence, verification, and implications for decision making

Abstract

Aim/purpose – The COVID-19 pandemic generated a new communication universe with numerous actors, including conspiracy theory (CT) promoters who spread skepticism about the authenticity of the pandemic and the necessity of health emergency regulations. This study explores the dissemination of COVID-19 conspiracy theories in Canada to create a model for verifying conspiracy theories, especially in the context of decision making.

Keywords

• covid-19
• conspiracy theory
• canada
• decision making
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