Media and Events

ASC regularly distributes media releases about complaints reports, new initiatives and other current events, and hosts forums and workshops for members of the advertising industry. To find out more about these releases or events, contact the ASC staff member listed beneath.

Media Releases and Announcements

August 26, 2010: Advertising Standards Canada releases 2009 Compliance Report on Canadian Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. Advertising Standards Canada today released its second annual Compliance Report of the Canadian Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CAI), covering 2009.The Report confirms continuing compliance by companies participating in the CAI in meeting their program commitments. More

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).

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