Making advertising to children illegal helps prevent obesity

4 July 2013

Jacques Brodeur, The Communication Initiative Network

The Province of Quebec [Canada] is still the only single jurisdiction in North America where lawmakers voted, back in 1976, to make advertising to children under 13 years old illegal. Read more…

85% of Canadian parents want government to place limits on advertising unhealthy foods and beverages to children

9 May 2013

The Heart and Stroke Foundation

Approximately 20 health organizations have joined together in light of Canada Health Day 2013 to support of a policy statement calling for a restriction on marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. Read more…