Archived Media Releases
April 27, 2010: Advertising Standards Canada Announces 2010/2011 Board of Directors
Advertising Standards Canada is pleased to announce that Randy Otto has been elected Chair of the Board for the coming year. More
March 11, 2010: Advertising Standards Canada today released its Ad Complaints Report - 2009 Year in Review.
The Report provides information about consumers' complaints submitted to ASC in 2009 for review under the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards. More
New Guide to Children's Broadcast Advertising Clearance released (Toronto) ASC Clearance
Services launches a new guide to Children's Broadcast Advertising Clearance. More
Revised Trade Dispute Procedure - Effective, January 4, 2010
ASC’s Board of Directors recently approved amendments to the Trade Dispute Procedure (Procedure), which are effective as of January 4, 2010. The revised procedure is now
online. More
New Motor Vehicle Interpretation Guideline Announced
Advertising Standards Canada Announces New Interpretation Guideline to the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards re Motor Vehicle Advertising. More
July 14, 2009: Advertising Standards Canada releases First Compliance Report on Canadian Children’s
Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative - Food and Beverage Companies exceed original requirements
Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) today released its first annual Compliance Report on the Canadian Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative
(CAI). The report details the progress made by leading food and beverage companies participating in this program to change the landscape of children’s
food and beverage advertising. (PDF also available)
May 4, 2009: Advertising Standards Canada releases Ad Complaints Report
Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) released its Ad Complaints Report - 2008 Year in Review
at its Annual Meeting last week in Toronto. The Report provides information about consumers’ complaints submitted to ASC in 2008 for review under the Canadian Code
of Advertising Standards (Code). (PDF also available)
April 29, 2008: Advertising Standards Canada announces 2008/2009 Board of Directors
Advertising Standards Canada is pleased to announce that Esmé Carroll has been elected Chair of the Board for the coming year.
The 2008/2009 Board of Directors includes the following members...
March 7, 2008: Advertising Standards Canada Releases 2007 Ad Complaints Report
Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) today released its 2007 Ad Complaints Report. The Report provides information about consumers’ complaints
submitted to ASC in 2007 for review under the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards (Code).
February 6, 2008: Leading Food and Beverage Companies Release Commitment on Children's Advertising
June 7, 2007: Advertising Standards Canada launches television PSA
April 16, 2007: Canada's food and beverage industry unveils integrated children-focused initiatives
