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In May 2019, Google will update the political content policy to disallow regulated political advertising in Canada. This policy relates to the introduction of new legislation in Canada and will be in effect until the completion of the 2019 federal election. Here are the requirements:
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From 30 June to 21 Oct 2019, election ads will not be allowed on Google platforms in Canada. Election ads in Canada are ads that feature a federal political party, leader of a federal political party, a current member of or candidate (including nomination contestant) for member of the Parliament of Canada.
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From 27 Aug to 21 Oct 2019, issue ads will not be allowed on Google platforms in Canada. Issue ads in Canada are ads that feature an issue with which a federal political party, a current member of or candidate for member of the Parliament of Canada is associated.
Notifications will be sent to affected advertisers about this policy update.
(Posted May 2019)