With Canada's 44th federal general election now underway,
individuals and corporations that participate in the election or
deal with public officials must be aware of the risk that comes
with doing so. During the election season, here are three things
you need to know.
1. Non-Political Organizations Must Be Vigilant When
Advertising
A third party (that is, a person or group, other than a
political party or candidate, that wants to participate in or
influence elections) is subject to regulation during the election
period if it engages in advertising (including issue advertising)
or it engages in non-advertising activity that promotes or opposes
a party or candidate. Many third parties are no strangers to
political involvement - unions, for example, have a long history of
political advocacy in Canada.
