The Supreme Court of Canada is set to rule on the constitutionality of Ontario's third-party election advertising restrictions, which limit spending to $600,000 over a one-year period. Initially, these restrictions were viewed as a measure to prevent outside influence, but critics, including teachers' unions, challenged their legitimacy. The Ontario Court of Appeal found these regulations unconstitutional, citing a violation of free expression rights and the importance of voters' meaningful electoral participation. The government is currently appealing this decision, stirring ongoing debates about the nature of electoral fairness and regulation.
The Supreme Court of Canada will determine the constitutionality of third-party election advertising spending rules in Ontario, following significant political and legal controversies.
Critics argue that the extended spending limits by Ford's government aim to silence dissent ahead of elections, raising concerns about electoral fairness and freedom of expression.
The Ontario Court of Appeal deemed the law unconstitutional, emphasizing that the right to free expression in advertising for elections is paramount and cannot be overridden.
The original lack of spending limits allowed third-party advertisers to dominate elections; however, the current restrictions have reignited disputes over government control and voter rights.
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