Karina Gould

Minister Gould releases declaration on online integrity ahead of 2019 federal election

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Monday, May 27, 2019
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However, Canada is not immune from malicious actors who may seek to spread disinformation in an attempt to influence the outcome of the 2019 federal election.

Key Points: 
  • However, Canada is not immune from malicious actors who may seek to spread disinformation in an attempt to influence the outcome of the 2019 federal election.
  • Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, released a declaration that will guide social and digital platforms to ensure integrity, transparency and authenticity ahead of the 2019 federal election.
  • The Canada Declaration on Electoral Integrity Onlineestablishes a common understanding with the platforms about their responsibilities in the online democratic space.
  • The Canada Declaration on Electoral Integrity is the result of ongoing discussions with the platforms who share the government's commitment to a fair, free and secure election.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Minister Gould's return from parental leave

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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OTTAWA, May 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the Honourable Karina Gould back to her duties as Minister of Democratic Institutions:

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  • OTTAWA, May 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the Honourable Karina Gould back to her duties as Minister of Democratic Institutions:
    "Earlier this year, the Honourable Karina Gould took a leave of absence from her role as Minister of Democratic Institutions to go on parental leave.
  • "Today, we welcome Minister Gould and her family back to Ottawa as she resumes her duties as Minister of Democratic Institutions.
  • She now joins the many Canadian parents who work hard every day to balance their professional and parental responsibilities.
  • "I would also like to thank the Honourable Scott Brison, who served as acting Minister of Democratic Institutions during Minister Gould's absence.