Findings of the review committee for previous years
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2025-2026
January 1 to March 31, 2026 (Quarter 4)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 4.
October 1 to December 31, 2025 (Quarter 3)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 3.
July 1 to September 30, 2025 (Quarter 2)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 2.
April 1 to June 30, 2025 (Quarter 1)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 1.
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2024-2025
January 1 to March 31, 2025 (Quarter 4)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 4.
October 1 to December 31, 2024 (Quarter 3)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 3.
July 1 to September 30, 2024 (Quarter 2)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 2.
April 1 to June 30, 2024 (Quarter 1)
No complaints about partisanship in Government of Canada advertising were received during Quarter 1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.