Canadians to get warning on foreign attempts to meddle in October vote

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will set up a special panel to warn voters of any attempts by foreign actors to interfere with a federal election set for October, senior government officials said on Wednesday.

Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould said Ottawa expects social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Google to help safeguard the vote by promoting transparency, authenticity, and integrity on their platforms.