The House: How the WEF became target of conspiracy theory

CBC Radio's The House: How the World Economic Forum became the target of a global conspiracy theory

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Christian Paas-Lang · CBC Radio · Posted: Sep 03, 2022 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: September 3

Workers set the stage prior to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on May 22, 2022. The WEF has become the target for widespread conspiracy theories that claim it is trying to construct an authoritarian, socialist world government. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP, File)

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CBC News: The House48:28How the World Economic Forum became the target of a global conspiracy theory

 

Adrian Monck, managing director of the World Economic Forum, discusses how his organization became the target of conspiracy theories. Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen talks about the government’s decision to cut funding to a group linked to hateful comments. Plus — former premiers Kathleen Wynne and Christy Clark share their experiences of intimidation and threats, and our summer series wraps up with a trip to Alberta to talk with CPC MP Laila Goodridge.

World Economic Forum says conspiracy theories 'poisoning' public debate

The World Economic Forum — best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where some of the world's most powerful people in business and politics rub shoulders — is no stranger to criticism. But in in recent years, the organization has become the target of widespread conspiracy theories. Chief among them: that the forum is trying to launch an authoritarian, socialist world government through a plan called "The Great Reset." 

Prominent Conservatives have also taken aim at organization. Conservative leadership frontrunner Pierre Poilievre has said that, should he form a government, his ministers would not be allowed to attend the yearly meeting. Adrian Monck, a managing director at the World Economic Forum, joins The House to talk about the origins of anti-WEF conspiracy theories and what Canadian politicians can do to stop their spread.

 

CBC News: The House15:27World Economic Forum denounces conspiracy theories “poisoning” public debate

 

Adrian Monck, a managing director at the World Economic Forum, discusses the origins of how his organization has become the target of widespread conspiracy theories.