A Canadian crime news Facebook page has spent thousands to grow its audience and boost its content during the election. While the ads themselves avoid partisan political activity, they are linked to prominent right-wing political influence group Canada Proud and a company that has done work for the federal Conservatives, an IJF investigation has found.
The Canadian Crime Watch Facebook page was created in 2023, but its activity surged after the election was called on March 23. In multiple posts a day, the page shares stories from various Canadian news sites primarily focused on violent crimes such as murder, stabbings and sexual assault, and criminals reoffending after being released.