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CA ACU GBA F2370-S0020
Title
“Gag” law controversy.
Date(s)
- 1992-1993 (Creation)
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8 cm of textual records.
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Consists of protests by the National Citizens’ Coalition, and a lawsuit by Jim Hawkes against the Calgary Sun. The “Gag” law referred to section 259 of Bill C-114, the Elections Expenses Act, which limited third party advertising to either promote or oppose a registered political party or candidate.