Why it’s so easy to fall for fake news and how to spot it

Why it’s so easy to fall for fake news and how to spot it
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Vassy Kapelos: This might be Canada's most persistent piece of fake news. It comes from a 2004 letter to the editor printed in The Toronto Star. It says refugees in Canada receive more money from the government than retired citizens. It's not true. In fact, a retired Canadian is eligible for about double what a refugee gets, depending on the ... Read More
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