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

September 19, 2012: Advertising Standards Canada releases 2011 Compliance Report on Canadian Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) today released its fourth annual Compliance Report on the Canadian Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CAI), covering 2011. The Report shows that the companies participating in the CAI have demonstrated excellent compliance in meeting their program commitments. More

ASC Announces 2012/2013 Board of Directors Advertising Standards Canada is pleased to announce that John Coyne has been re-elected Chair of the Board for the coming year. More

Advertising Standards Canada Releases Ad Complaints Report - 2011 Year in Review. The Report provides information about consumers' complaints submitted to ASC in 2011 for review under the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards. More

Media Release, November 16, 2011. ASC Poll Shows Canadians have Higher Expectations for Advertising than Americans. More

April 6, 2011: Advertising Standards Canada today released its Ad Complaints Report - 2010 Year in Review. The Report provides information about consumers' complaints submitted to ASC in 2010 for review under the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards. More

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

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