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As part of the Francofête 2026 at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, under the theme "French, language of knowledge", this session will be held in French and is offered to you by the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Alumni Association.

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Join us for an exciting evening of discussion.

In an age of information overload, how can we distinguish reality from fiction? How can we use media communication platforms as effective tools for public awareness and policy communication in the public interest?

This discussion will focus on the forces shaping the current media landscape and how traditional and social media influence public perception, amplify misinformation, and fuel public debate, both globally and within the evolving Canadian and Quebec contexts. Participants will explore issues related to media literacy, as well as the responsibilities and challenges faced by journalists, communicators, and citizens in navigating a digital ecosystem marked by political, social, and technological uncertainty.

About the speakers:

Ìý- ÌýEngineer, lawyer and columnist

Farnell Morisset is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (civil engineering) and a member of the New York State Bar. He is a graduate of Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, Université Laval, and the London School of Economics. His legal practice focuses primarily on securities regulation, real estate portfolio transactions, and private equity funds. Also a popularizer and content creator, Farnell publishes analyses on law, politics, and economics. His videos have over 220,000 subscribers, notably on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. He is a columnist for ÌýLa Presse, URBANIA, The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, CBC/Radio-CanadaÌý , and other media outlets, and he regularly participates in public debates and legal events.

Ìý- Director of theÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾

Aengus Bridgman is the director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory and an assistant professor (research) at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Max Bell School of Public Policy. He is one of Canada's leading experts on disinformation, digital activism, and the workings of digital media. His work has been published inÌý The Journal of Politics, Journal of Experimental Political Science, Party Politics, Misinformation Review, Frontiers in Political Science, Ìýand theÌý Canadian Journal of Political Science , and featured inÌý The New York Times, CBC, The Washington Post, The Post Millennial, Vox, La Presse, Radio-Canada, Le Devoir, Ìýand many other media outlets.