Effective: June 20, 2006
Responsibility: Vice-President, Legal Services, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Policy
Advertisements promoting contests and games of chance such as casinos, lotteries, etc., must comply with the applicable provisions of the Criminal Code, the Competition Act and any other applicable legislation.
The CBC/Radio-Canada accepts such advertisements on its services only if the following requirements are satisfied:
Contests
Only contests that provide for free entry or require a test of skill may be advertised.
Lotteries
Proof of a lottery licence or an authorization from an appropriate authority must accompany the submission. Lotteries may only be advertised in the provinces or territories where they are licensed unless there is an appropriate agreement with another province or territory permitting advertising in that jurisdiction.
Games of chance associated with casinos and other similar activities
Advertisements for games of chance associated with casinos, and other similar activities can only be shown in the provincial or territorial jurisdiction where they have been licensed to operate unless there is an appropriate agreement with another province or territory permitting advertising in that jurisdiction. Outside its area of licence, only the non-gaming aspects of the establishment (restaurants, entertainment, etc.) can be advertised on CBC/Radio-Canada services.
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