ManitobaA bill to ban election disinformation, including deepfake videos that falsely portray candidates, is among several pieces of legislation expected to pass today before the Manitoba legislature session ends.Daily $20K fines possible if misinformation is not removed under new legislationSteve Lambert · The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 06, 2025 3:21 PM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Deepfake videos that falsely portray political candidates will be banned under new legislation aiming to stop election disinformation in Manitoba. A bill to ban election disinformation, including deepfake videos that falsely portray candidates, is among several pieces of legislation expected to pass today before the Manitoba legislature session ends.The bill would fine people up to $20,000 a day if false information is not removed.A deepfake video is one that has undergone sophisticated alteration, often using A.I., that is difficult to detect.It also adds penalties for intentionally misleading information about voter eligibility, the conduct of elections officials and the people or companies providing ballots and vote-counting machines.The changes are based on recommendations from the province’s chief electoral officer and were introduced in the legislature in March.Also scheduled for a final vote is a bill that would implement tax changes announced in the spring budget.The legislature is expected to reconvene for a new session later this month, with a throne speech to outline the NDP government’s agenda for the coming year.
Election bill to ban deepfakes and other misinformation during Manitoba campaigns expected to pass
