The Toronto Elections website is your trusted source for accurate, up-to-date information about Toronto’s municipal election. Toronto Elections provides information about the electoral process, how the election is administered and key information for voters and candidates.
Misinformation is unintentionally false, and isn’t intended to cause harm.
Disinformation is the intentional spread of misleading information. It is often designed to manipulate our emotions or trigger a response. Disinformation, sometimes called “fake news,” is produced for a range of purposes and amplified by social media and advances in artificial intelligence.
Misinformation and disinformation can be especially widespread during elections and can undermine trust in democratic processes and institutions.
Inaccurate information is increasingly common, especially on social media. Use the tips below to help identify possible myths about Toronto’s municipal election.
Verify the source: Check the profile of the account or the website’s About page to see who is responsible for publishing or sharing the information. Ask: Who is behind this information and why was it shared?”
Search online to confirm the source is credible. If you see a screen shot of a social media post or article, try to find the original source or check whether other trusted news outlets are reporting the same information.
Fact-check it: Confirm the information with a fact checking tool such as the MediaSmarts Fact search, AFP Fact Check, or Snopes.
Verify images and videos: Use reverse image search (for example, Google lens) to check where an image comes from and how it has been used.
Watch for emotional manipulation: Be cautious of content that triggers strong emotions like anger, fear or excitement, or seems too good to be true. Look for warning signs like sensational claims or statements without evidence.
Be cautious of AI-generated content: Text, images, audio and video created with AI can look convincing but may be inaccurate or misleading. Be wary of content that lacks credible sources, tries to provoke strong reactions, or appears suddenly from unknown accounts. When in doubt, verify with trusted sources.
Look for clickbait tactics: Headlines that exaggerate, oversimplify or distort facts can signal false information.
Do not rely on AI tools for factchecking: AI tools can produce inaccurate information. Use the Toronto Elections website as your trusted source for municipal election information.
Pause before sharing: Take a moment to verify information before sharing to help prevent the spread of false information.
The following links are tools and resources to help address online mis and disinformation:
Visit the Government of Canada’s website for additional tools and resources.
Videos
If you’re unsure whether something you see online is true, you should check the accuracy of information for yourself. This page features official Toronto Elections advertising for the 2026 municipal election.
2026 Municipal Election Campaigns
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