CJF launches "Doubt It?" to combat fake news

Campaign urges Canadians to employ critical thinkingTORONTO – The Canadian Journalism Foundation launched its new Doubt It? campaign today, which the group hopes will help Canadians learn the skills and tools to combat fake news and misinformation.“Its goal is simple: teach Canadians to understand the difference between fact-based journalism and fake news in our digital and social media-driven world,” reads the press release.The campaign uses humour, actionable advice and collaborations with respected Canadian media personalities to remind people of three simple steps anyone can take to put their inner skeptic to work: Doubt it? Check it. Challenge it, reads the...