Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not post on social media platform X saying that his government was passing a “Digital Existence Act” due to the spread of a new coronavirus variant.
That's why we're passing the “Digital Existence Act.”” (archive.ph/v621t)Confused users responded in the comments section saying: “Please explain how digital currency stops a virus,” and: “Is this real?
Did he really tweet this.”The post is not visible on Trudeau’s official X account and there is no evidence that the alleged “Digital Existence Act” is real.
The claim originates from the handle @Trudeaus_Ego, which describes its content as: “The egotistical thoughts of Prime Minister Trudeau” in its bio (twitter.com/Trudeaus_Ego).
A screenshot shared online shows a parody post from an account impersonating Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing a “Digital Existence Act” due to a new variant of coronavirus.
Persons:
Justin Trudeau, Trudeau, ”, Alison Murphy, Trudeau ”, Read
Organizations:
Canada’s, Twitter, Reuters, Omicron, Canadian
Locations:
Canada, Ottawa