Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week 2025 with ConnectTO and the City of Toronto. Join us on Monday, October 6 for a fun and informative afternoon featuring two engaging workshops on digital safety and misinformation.
Learn how to spot misinformation, verify online content (including deepfakes), and use AI tools to separate fact from fiction in this hands-on workshop. Gain the skills you need to navigate today’s digital landscape with confidence.
Register for Break the Fake
This workshop is presented by MediaSmarts. MediaSmarts is Canada’s bilingual centre for digital media literacy. A registered charity, MediaSmarts has been conducting research, developing resources and advancing digital media literacy since 1996.
Get practical tips about the internet, smartphone and social media safety in this interactive session—whether you’re just getting started or want to better protect yourself online.
Register for Stay Safe in Our Digital World
This workshop is led by TELUS Wise®. TELUS Wise is a free digital literacy education program that offers informative workshops and resources to help people of all ages have a positive experience as digital citizens.
Digital Inclusion Week 2025 highlights the importance of equitable digital access, literacy, and inclusion in bridging the digital divide, and creating opportunities for all residents. Throughout the week of October 6–11, Toronto Public Library (TPL) and other community partners will offer additional events and resources focused on digital literacy programs for users of all ages.
Review the Proclamation from Mayor Olivia Chow, recognizing digital literacy as a human right and proclaiming October 6-11, 2025 as "Digital Inclusion Week" in the City of Toronto, in support of inclusive learning opportunities that ensure no one is left behind.