Third-party political advertising is at a crossroads. Do the current rules protect voters' rights?
The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments last week in a case examining whether Ontario's law limiting spending on third-party political advertising is unconstitutional. The case highlights what experts see as an evolving trend of election spending by groups such as unions, corporations and industry advocates.
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The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments last week in a case examining whether Ontario's law limiting spending on third-party political advertising is unconstitutional. The case highlights what experts see as an evolving trend of election spending by groups such as unions, corporations and industry advocates.