About TFCN Canada
The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) Canada is a bilingual program that brings teens together to investigate viral claims and share accurate information online.
Launched by MediaSmarts in partnership with MediaWise at The Poynter Institute, TFCN Canada is part of a global network of youth fact-checkers.
Participants receive training in practical verification skills, then they create short, peer-to-peer videos that explain what they found and how they verified it. Through this work, teens strengthen their critical thinking, build confidence and contribute to more informed online conversations in their communities.
Applications for future cohorts will open soon!
Videos
The following fact-checking videos have been produced by teens for teens. The viral claims they chose to fact-check touch on a range of topics from the environment, health, science and food to beauty products, social media trends and even presumed “weird” local bylaws that caught their attention.
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Media
Contact us
Applications for our next TFCN fact-checking co-hort will open soon! Want to make sure you don't miss the next opportunity or have any questions? Contact us at [email protected].
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