Question 1

What type of advertising claim would likely violate Canadian regulations if targeted at children?

Accepted Answer

This action figure has superpowers.

Question 2

At what age is it illegal to target advertising specifically towards children in Canada?

Accepted Answer

13

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT allowed in child-directed advertising in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Making exaggerated claims about the product

Question 4

Which Canadian province has the strictest regulations when it comes to advertising to children?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

Question 5

If a company’s ad shows kids having a great time with a product but does not accurately represent the product’s actual features, what’s the likely issue?

Accepted Answer

The ad does not meet Canadian advertising standards.

Question 6

Advertisements targeting children can use animated characters to promote products.

Accepted Answer

false In most cases, especially under Quebec law, this is restricted

Question 7

Why are toy giveaways in fast food meals often seen as problematic in children’s advertising?

Accepted Answer

they can influence children to ask their parents to buy unhealthy food.

Question 8

A cereal company creates a TV ad that shows cartoon characters enjoying the cereal while flying through space. Is this allowed under Canadian regulations?

Accepted Answer

no - No, because the ad uses cartoon characters and could be seen as misleading children about the product's effects.

Question 9

A toy commercial claims that its action figure can "fly" when, in reality, it can only glide a few inches. What is the problem with this ad under Canadian law?

Accepted Answer

no - The ad is misleading because it exaggerates the product's abilities, which is not allowed in advertising directed at children.

Question 10

Which of the following categories is most heavily regulated in terms of advertising to children in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Food and beverages

Question 11

Which of these real-life examples is known for having to adjust its advertising in Quebec due to strict regulations on child-directed ads?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's

Question 12

True or False: Advertisers in Canada can promote toys with any type of claim as long as it’s entertaining.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 13

An ad for a sugary snack that only shows fun and excitement is allowed under Canadian guidelines

Accepted Answer

false

Advertisements for Children in Canada

2) At what age is it illegal to target advertising specifically towards children in Canada?

3) Which of the following is NOT allowed in child-directed advertising in Canada?

4) Which Canadian province has the strictest regulations when it comes to advertising to children?

5) If a company’s ad shows kids having a great time with a product but does not accurately represent the product’s actual features, what’s the likely issue?

6) Advertisements targeting children can use animated characters to promote products.

7) Why are toy giveaways in fast food meals often seen as problematic in children’s advertising?

8) A cereal company creates a TV ad that shows cartoon characters enjoying the cereal while flying through space. Is this allowed under Canadian regulations?

9) A toy commercial claims that its action figure can "fly" when, in reality, it can only glide a few inches. What is the problem with this ad under Canadian law?

10) Which of the following categories is most heavily regulated in terms of advertising to children in Canada?

11) Which of these real-life examples is known for having to adjust its advertising in Quebec due to strict regulations on child-directed ads?

12) True or False: Advertisers in Canada can promote toys with any type of claim as long as it’s entertaining.

13) An ad for a sugary snack that only shows fun and excitement is allowed under Canadian guidelines