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.
This event also marks the City’s celebration of over 250 City spaces now offering public Wi-Fi – including community recreation centres, civic centres and outdoor squares, and more. Whether you’re accessing services, learning new skills, or staying in touch with loved ones, public Wi-Fi makes it easier for more Torontonians to get connected.
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 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 6–10, Toronto Public Library (TPL) and other community partners will offer additional events and resources focused on digital literacy programs for users of all ages.
Stay tuned for a list of Digital Inclusion Week activities and ways to get involved.