Findings of the review committee for previous years

  • 2023-2024

    January 1 to March 31, 2024 (Quarter 4)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 4.

    October 1 to December 31, 2023 (Quarter 3)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 3.

    July 1 to September 30, 2023 (Quarter 2)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 2.

    April 1 to June 30, 2023 (Quarter 1)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 1.

  • 2022–2023

    to (Quarter 4)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 4.

    to (Quarter 3)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 3.

    to (Quarter 2)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 2.

    April 1 to June 30, 2022 (Quarter 1)

    Complaint
    Date received:

    April 1, 2022

    Location:

    Ontario

    Type of ad:

    Multiple channels (television, web)

    Campaign name:

    Firearms Public Awareness Campaign

    Department responsible:

    Public Safety Canada

    Non-partisan criteria cited in complaint:
    • Information in the ad is not objective (tone and content).
    • Facts are not clear and accurate.
    • Mentions a political event, slogan, catch phrase, image, logo or design that is used by a political party.
    • Appears to promote the interests of a political party.
    Findings of the review committee:

    The information presented in the television/web ad was compared against information available on the Government of Canada’s website as well as in supporting legislation including the Firearms Act. The committee determined that the advertisement meets all advertising review criteria and no further action is required.

  • 2021–2022

    January 1 to March 31, 2022 (Quarter 4)

    Complaint
    Date received: January 19, 2022
    Location: Quebec
    Type of ad: Television
    Campaign name: Dementia Ad Campaign 2021-22
    Department responsible: Public Health Agency of Canada
    Non-partisan criteria cited in complaint: Information in the ad is not objective (tone and content)
    Findings of the review committee: Accuracy of statistical information was confirmed, and the overall tone of the content was reviewed. The committee determined that the advertisement meets the advertising review criteria. No further action is required.

    October 1 to December 31, 2021 (Quarter 3)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 3.

    July 1 to September 30, 2021 (Quarter 2)

    Complaint 1
    Date received: August 12, 2021
    Location: Ontario
    Type of ad: Television
    Campaign name: Firearms Public Awareness Campaign
    Department responsible: Public Safety Canada
    Non-partisan criteria cited in complaint:
    • Information in the ad is not objective (tone and content)
    • Facts are not clear and accurate
    • Mentions a political event, slogan, catch phrase, image, logo or design that is used by a political party
    • Appears to promote the interests of a political party
    Findings of the review committee: The information presented in the television ad was compared against information available on the Government of Canada’s website as well in supporting legislation including the Firearms Act. The committee determined that the advertisement meets all advertising review criteria and no further action is required.
    Complaint 2
    Date received: August 13, 2021
    Location: Ontario
    Type of ad: Radio
    Campaign name: Firearms Public Awareness Campaign
    Department responsible: Public Safety Canada
    Non-partisan criteria cited in complaint:
    • Information in the ad is not objective (tone and content)
    • Facts are not clear and accurate
    • Mentions a political event, slogan, catch phrase, image, logo or design that is used by a political party
    • Appears to promote the interests of a political party
    Findings of the review committee: The information presented in the radio ad was compared against information available on the Government of Canada’s website as well in supporting legislation including the Firearms Act. The committee determined that the advertisement meets all advertising review criteria and no further action is required.
    Complaint 3
    Date received: August 16, 2021
    Location: Ontario
    Type of ad: Radio
    Campaign name: Firearms Public Awareness Campaign
    Department responsible: Public Safety Canada
    Non-partisan criteria cited in complaint:
    • Information in the ad is not objective (tone and content)
    • Appears to promote the interests of a political party
    Findings of the review committee: The information presented in the radio ad was compared against information available on the Government of Canada’s website as well in supporting legislation including the Firearms Act. The committee determined that the advertisement meets all advertising review criteria and no further action is required.

    April 1 to June 30, 2021 (Quarter 1)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 1.

  • 2020–2021

    January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Quarter 4)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 4.

    October 1 to December 31, 2020 (Quarter 3)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 3.

    July 1 to September 30, 2020 (Quarter 2)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 2.

    April 1 to June 30, 2020 (Quarter 1)

    No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 1.

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