Course description

Advertising law in Canada is governed by federal and provincial laws as well as self-regulatory codes, policies and bodies. Marketers who advertise their products and services in Canada need to understand this complex legal and regulatory environment and its impact on their marketing and advertising practices in all media. This course will familiarize you with the shifting landscape, rules, laws, and risks facing organizations in their communications with the consumer.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery