According to a survey conducted in Canada in 2021, 30 percent of respondents stated that social media had somewhat helped open debate and the exchange of differing viewpoints on issues. However, a similar share of respondents thought that social media had somewhat hurt debate and the exchanging of viewpoints. Furthermore, 22 percent of Canadian residents reported that social media had strongly hurt discussion and sharing of opinions on countywide issues.
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National Post. (August 5, 2021). Effects of social media on open debate and the exchanging of differing viewpoints according to Canadian residents as of July 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1317748/canada-social-media-effects-on-debate-exchanging-viewpoints/
National Post. "Effects of social media on open debate and the exchanging of differing viewpoints according to Canadian residents as of July 2021." Chart. August 5, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/1317748/canada-social-media-effects-on-debate-exchanging-viewpoints/
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Effects of social media on open debate and the exchanging of differing viewpoints according to Canadian residents as of July 2021 [Graph], National Post, August 5, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1317748/canada-social-media-effects-on-debate-exchanging-viewpoints/
