 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du lundi 16 février |
Région: QUÉBEC Des chercheurs croient que l’IA peut contribuer à la lutte contre la désinformation. **Jeremy Simes, La Presse Canadienne** RÉGINA — L’intelligence artificielle peut être un moyen pour lutter contre la désinformation au Canada, disent des chercheurs. L’Institut canadien de recherches avancées a lancé un projet nommé CIPHER dont le but est «de concevoir un système d’IA avancé faisant intervenir l’humain pour aider les organisations de la société civile à repérer et à déjouer les campagnes de désinformation coordonnées». L’un des deux responsables du projet, Brian McQuinn, de l’Université de Regina, explique que le logiciel analyse du contenu publié en russe. Bientôt, il pourra… Apparaît sur: canadafrancais.com, Mots-clés: [‘désinformation’, ‘fausses informations’, ‘incitation à la violence’] Recensé le 15 février |
Déni de guerre, déni de débat, déni d’intelligence et de sécurité collective Le 12 février 2026 à l’université Jean Moulin (Lyon 3) dans l’auditorium André Malraux, nous avons commencé une conférence publique sur le « déni de guerre » avec l’historien Stéphane Audoin-Rouzeau qui vient de publier **un libellé sur le sujet **(Seuil) et Sylvène Edouard, doyenne de l’Université. Le débat démarre immédiatement devant un public de près de 200 personnes, étudiants, professeurs, hommes et femmes de tous âges intéressés de comprendre comment le mot « guerre » résonne dans notre société, alors qu’il a été enterré jusqu’au déni pendant des décennies…. Apparaît sur: lametropole.com, Mots-clés: [‘activisme’, ‘manifestants’] Recensé le 15 février |
L’IA au front pour débusquer la désinformation au Canada L’Institut canadien de recherches avancées a lancé un projet nommé CIPHER dont le but est «de concevoir un système d’IA avancé faisant intervenir l’humain pour aider les organisations de la société civile à repérer et à déjouer les campagnes de désinformation coordonnées». L’un des deux responsables du projet, Brian McQuinn, de l’Université de Regina, explique que le logiciel analyse du contenu publié en russe. Bientôt, il pourra décoder les campagnes de désinformation utilisant les langues chinoises. Le système peut également être configuré pour détecter les fausses informations provenant des États-Unis…. Apparaît sur: lenouvelliste.ca, lequotidien.com, latribune.ca, lavoixdelest.ca, Mots-clés: [‘désinformation’, ‘fausses informations’, ‘incitation à la violence’] Recensé le 14 février |
La liberté d’expression en péril à l’ère du numérique Les réseaux sociaux ne se contentent plus d’accaparer les revenus publicitaires des médias traditionnels. Ils façonnent nos habitudes de consommation, nos opinions et même notre culture. Ils y sont parvenus en instaurant une modération à géométrie variable, alignée sur leurs intérêts et leurs impératifs commerciaux. Pourtant, plus de 90 % des publications censurées sur les réseaux sociaux respectent la loi. Une étude du Cato Institute révèle que cette censure privée alimente une autocensure croissante, motivée par la crainte de répercussions sociales ou professionnelles. ### Culture d’annulation algorithmique À cette censure… Apparaît sur: lametropole.com, Mots-clés: [‘militant’, « liberté d’expression », ‘censure’, ‘autocensure’] Recensé le 14 février |
Le Canada impose des sanctions supplémentaires envers sept personnes en Iran MONTRÉAL — Le Canada impose des sanctions supplémentaires à l’encontre de sept personnes en Iran, a annoncé samedi la ministre des Affaires étrangères, Anita Anand. Les personnes sanctionnées «sont liées à des organismes publics iraniens responsables d’actes d’intimidation, de violence et de répression transnationale visant des dissidents iraniens et des défenseurs des droits de la personne», peut-on lire dans un communiqué diffusé par Affaires mondiales Canada. «Le Canada continuera de réagir avec fermeté aux efforts déployés par la République islamique d’Iran pour recourir à la répression et à la violence… Apparaît sur: canadafrancais.com, lapresse.ca, radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [‘intimidation’, ‘activisme’] Recensé le 15 février |
Lettre dépitée à mon député François, – on ne fera semblant de ne pas se connaître – je me demande aujourd’hui ce que tu penses et comment tu vis avec la fin abrupte (19 novembre) du Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ)) offert aux immigrants. Je ne peux pas croire que tu y sois indifférent; ce ne serait pas le François que j’ai connu : affable et accueillant. Personnellement, j’ai honte que notre gouvernement ne respecte pas sa parole. Après avoir promis aux immigrants un… Apparaît sur: echodefrontenac.com, Mots-clés: [‘liberté de parole’, ‘droit de parole’] Recensé le 14 février |
Mario Roy veut être reconnu comme candidat officiel, sans condition POLITIQUE. Mario Roy de Saint-Jules, en janvier dernier, a présenté son intérêt à prendre part à la course à la chefferie du Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ). Depuis, à son avis, le Parti n’a cesse de lui semer toutes sortes d’embûches, lui rendant impossible le fait de remplir toutes les conditions pour ce 13 février. « Par exemple, le PLQ a fait circuler dans les médias que je devais régler ma dette de la dernière course à la chefferie avant… Apparaît sur: leclaireurprogres.ca, Mots-clés: [‘déclaration mensongère’, ‘fausses informations’] Recensé le 15 février |
Une cérémonie qui a déclenché une grève en Italie Une cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux qui a déclenché une grève en Italie L’animateur de la cérémonie d’ouverture des Olympiques a multiplié les erreurs, confondant entre autres Mariah Carey et la présidente du CIO avec d’autres personnes. Photo : afp via getty images / WANG ZHAO Avec près de 10 millions d’Italiens qui l’ont regardée, la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux olympiques de Milan-Cortina a été très suivie, puisque la télévision publique, la Rai, a récolté environ 46 % de parts de marché ce soir-là. Mais cette présentation ne s’est pas passée… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [‘liberté des médias’, « liberté d’information », ‘en grève’] Recensé le 14 février |
«Raciste, misogyne, homophobe»: une joueuse annonce sa retraite à 25 ans et écorche le tennis au passage Destanee Aiava, qui n’est âgée que de 25 ans, a annoncé prendre sa retraite du tennis professionnel en 2026, ne mâchant pas ses mots dans un message lourd de sens, samedi.** L’Australienne, dont le meilleur classement en simple en carrière a été la 147e position, s’est tournée vers son compte Instagram pour dénoncer une culture problématique au sein de son sport. **• À lire aussi:** **Tennis: Victoria Mboko s’incline en finale à Doha** «Derrière les habits blancs et les traditions se cache une culture raciste, misogyne, homophobe et hostile envers… Apparaît sur: tvasports.ca, Mots-clés: [‘menaces de mort’, ‘message haineux’] Recensé le 14 février |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC ‘Hateful narratives’: Misinformation surges after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting The Tumbler Ridge mass shooting didn’t just devastate a community, it sparked a flurry of false information about the shooter online, sweeping up innocent people and leaving some struggling to cope, experts say. Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, Mots-clés: [‘disparaging comment’, ‘misinformation’, ‘disinformation’] Recensé le 14 février |
‘This goes so far beyond rhetoric’: The Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt explains why anti-Zionism is bigotry WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jews throughout North America are increasingly worried by rising antisemitism. The latest figures from both B’nai B’rith and the Anti-Defamation League reflect a shocking rise in antisemitic incidents, with the ADL audit showing a whopping 900 per cent rise over the past decade. Canada saw an all-time high of hatred against Jews, with 6,219 incidents in 2024,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘anti-semitic act’, ‘censorship’, ‘anti-semitic incident’, ‘activism’, ‘incitement to violence’, ‘harassment’, ‘protesters’, ‘protected speech’, ‘bullying’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘hateful rhetoric’, ‘provocative comment’, ‘physical threats’, ‘anti-semitic rhetoric’] Recensé le 14 février |
Alberta youth to speak about online safety act A common critique levelled against the Canadian government is how public policy lags behind the insatiable drive of technological evolution, and as a result, remains inadequate in protecting those vulnerable to the harms of digital innovations. A group of youth is determined to flip the narrative. Armed with a new report, more than a dozen young individuals, three of whom are from Alberta, are headed for Parliament Hill to tell the government on Wednesday how it can catch up with the ways… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, Mots-clés: [‘deepfakes’, ‘online harms’, ‘hate speech’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘hated online’, ‘to bully ‘] Recensé le 15 février |
B.C. lawsuit accuses Meta of harming the mental health of kids Social media giant Meta is defending itself against allegations in a B.C. lawsuit that it knowingly exposed children to content that is harmful to their mental health. The plaintiff, a B.C. woman born in 2003, makes the arguments in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. Procedural arguments in the case… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘whistleblow’, ‘harmful content’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 14 février |
Canada’s curling controversy: Curler’s wife harassed online, Switzerland latest team to complain after Olympics drama vs. Sweden Canada cannot escape Olympic curling controversy. The fiery dispute that erupted in the team’s match against Sweden at the Winter Olympics on Friday has prompted online harassment of family members, official warnings and new complaints from Switzerland levied against Brad Jacobs’ Canadian men’s team. Here’s what we know so far: The heated exchange against Sweden The drama began on Friday with Canadian Marc Kennedy hurling a few F-bombs at opponent Oskar Eriksson after the Swede accused the team of cheating by double-touching their stones throughout Canada’s 8-6 win. The initial… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘hateful message’, ‘expletives’] Recensé le 14 février |
Canadian researchers develop AI tool to fight online disinformation REGINA — Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them ramp up the fight against online disinformation meant to divide Canadians and distort perceptions of reality. The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research says incorporating AI technology into its debunking tool CIPHER has allowed it to better keep up with a constant flow of false and misleading claims. Brian McQuinn, an associate professor at the University of Regina who is… Apparaît sur: citynews.ca, timescolonist.com, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, ctvnews.ca, thestar.com, thespec.com, winnipegfreepress.com, therecord.com, cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘incitement to violence’, ‘disinformation’] Recensé le 14 février |
Americas Families of Venezuelan prisoners stage hunger strike demanding quick liberation of dissidents CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Relatives of Venezuelan prisoners went on hunger strike on Saturday to demand the freedom of their loved ones as politicians in the South American nation debate an amnesty law for dissidents imprisoned under President Nicolas Maduro ’s rule. Feb. 14, 2026 A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month…. Apparaît sur: thestar.com, citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘political prisoner’, ‘activism’] Recensé le 14 février |
ICE protest outside GardaWorld’s Montreal headquarters leads to arrest Montreal-based security giant GardaWorld is reportedly helping staff the Florida detention site known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Police arrested at least one demonstrator Friday outside the office of Montreal-based private security giant GardaWorld, which is reportedly helping staff the Florida detention site known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” About 1,000 Montrealers protested against the province’s investments in GardaWorld outside the company’s headquarters near Place Vertu shopping mall in the St-Laurent borough on Friday afternoon. A subsidiary of the Canadian company was approved by U.S…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 février |
An estimated 350,000 people march in Toronto in support of Iran protests, police say A rally in North York Saturday that drew an estimated 350,000 people called on the Canadian government to recognize Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as the leader of Iran’s democratic transition after anti-government protests erupted in Iran at the end of last year. Co-organizer Aveen Ghahremani said the focus of the demonstration Saturday is to make non-Iranians aware of the revolution and get them involved. « We’re all here because of a lot of luck, » she said. « Some people in Iran are not as lucky. » The message diaspora protesters hope… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘activism’, ‘harassment’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 février |
Police investigating ‘deeply disturbing’ threats of violence against Toronto Islamic Centre By Alexa MacKieStaff Reporter Toronto police are investigating recent violent threats made against the Toronto Islamic Centre, a mosque near Yonge and Bloor streets. An individual issued “direct threats of violence against the centre and its staff” in a “deeply disturbing phone call” this week, the mosque said in a statement to their social media on Friday. “During the call, the individual used Islamophobic and racist language and made explicit threats of murder,” the centre said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW In another phone call, the individual told a staff member to… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘racist language’, ‘islamophobic violence’] Recensé le 14 février |
Rubio’s speech to European allies strikes reassuring tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-hostile rhetoric toward traditional allies. Reminding his audience at the annual Munich Security Conference about America’s centuries-long roots… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, thestar.com, therecord.com, cp24.com Mots-clés: [‘disparaging remark’, ‘hate speech’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 14 février |
Son of Iran’s last shah urges U.S. action as supporters rally in Munich U.S.-based Reza Pahlavi called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people The exiled son of Iran’s last shah has called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people, a day after the American leader said a change of power would be the “best thing.” U.S.-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, added it was “time to… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘crackdown on protest’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘activism’, ‘protesters’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 14 février |
Tens of thousands march in North York to support anti-government protests in Iran Toronto police are warning of “extreme traffic and transit delays,” with as many as 200,000 people expected to turn out on Saturday afternoon. Updated A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Demonstrators in Toronto show their support for anti-regime protests in Iran on Feb. 1, 2026. Nick… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘activism’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 février |
Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters CAIRO (AP) — The Iranian security agents came at 2 a.m., pulling up in a half-dozen cars outside the home of the Nakhii family. They woke up the sleeping sisters, Nyusha and Mona, and forced them to give the passwords for their phones. Then they took the two away. The women were accused of participating in the nationwide protests that shook Iran a week earlier, a… A pparaît sur: citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘crackdown on protest’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘activism’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 14 février |
An estimated 350,000 people march in Toronto in support of Iran protests, police say A rally in North York Saturday that drew an estimated 350,000 people called on the Canadian government to recognize Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as the leader of Iran’s democratic transition after anti-government protests erupted in Iran at the end of last year. Co-organizer Aveen Ghahremani said the focus of the demonstration Saturday is to make non-Iranians aware of the revolution and get them involved. « We’re all here because of a lot of luck, » she said. « Some people in Iran are not as lucky. » The message diaspora protesters hope… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘harassment’, ‘protesters’, ‘activism’] Recensé le 15 février |
Europeans reject that they face ‘civilizational erasure’ MUNICH — A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas addressed the Munich Security Conference a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a somewhat reassuring message to European allies. He struck a less aggressive tone than U.S. Vice President JD Vance did in lecturing them at the same gathering last year but maintained a firm tone on Washington’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 15 février |
Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out more information after a tragedy, an online rush to identify suspects can have terrible consequences. Their remarks come after RCMP highlighted a falsehood targeting an Ontario woman as the suspect in the recent shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. RCMP released a confirmed photo of the actual shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, on Friday as Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald called out false accusations against a person named Zylii Stran… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘disinformation’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 16 février |
Obama laments lack of ‘shame,’ lost ‘decorum’ following Trump’s racist monkey post Former president also criticized the immigration crackdown in Minnesota and blasted the conduct of agents during the controversial weeks-long operation that was brought to an end this week Former U.S. president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country’s political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump’s social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-wing political commentator… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘peaceful protest’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 15 février |
Ontario man accused of uttering threat against Iran Toronto police say a man has been arrested for making online threats targeting a mass rally held Saturday against Iran’s crackdown on widespread protests in that country. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the rally on Saturday, draped in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden lion — the flag Iran used before the Islamic Republic came to power in 1979. It was one of many rallies that took place in major cities around the world, with 350,000 participating in the local event, according to Toronto police estimates…. Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘online threats’, ‘demonstrators’] Recensé le 15 février |
Researcher, advocate speak about first responders’ mental health Kari Duerksen is an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba. She is working on research into how RCMP officers carry the psychological weight of the deaths they witness on the job. “How many people live their lives this way when they are constantly encountering death?” Duerksen asked. Duerksen says the research was inspired by her clinical work with officers. She interviewed both acting and retired police officers. “When I started doing that work, realizing just… Apparaît sur: citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘bullying’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 15 février |
The anxiety that goes with heightened school security measures The Calgary Board of Education says all potential threats to school communities are taken seriously but is aware of the anxiety such measures cause The mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. may have given rise to concern about Canadian school safety, but there is inevitable anxiety that goes with reviewing security measures and concern about mental health is paramount among experts. In Alberta, the education minister has directed all school boards to audit their safety protocols. Demetrios Nicolaides says Alberta’s schools… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, calgaryherald.com, calgarysun.com, Mots-clés: [‘provocative comment’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 15 février |
Toronto sees hundreds of thousands rally for Iran ‘Day of Action’ Hundreds of thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of “King Reza Pahlavi” at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden lion — the flag Iran used before the Islamic Republic came to power in 1979, toppling the previous monarchy. Demonstrators called for an end to government repression in Iran as widespread protests inside the country have been… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘protesters’, ‘demonstrators’] Recensé le 15 février |
Welcome to meme diplomacy: How French bureaucrats are fighting trolls and Donald Trump It is sharper than a cutting remark, faster than a bureaucrat’s decision and funnier than most political posts that appear on your social media feed. Which is itself surprising: the French may be renowned for cooking, wine and fashion. Their humour remains … an acquired taste. Nevertheless, the country is innovating in the fight against disinformation with the creation of @FrenchResponse, an X account, and its audacious approach to modern-day diplomacy. It is, as the name suggests, a Gallic take on the fight against online manipulation. Parisian diplomats from the… Apparaît sur: therecord.com, thestar.com, thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘insults’, ‘disinformation’, ‘censorship’] Recensé le 15 février |
