Political and issue ads advertising rules by market

See where ads in this category can run, on what conditions, and where they can't. Each market's rule comes with its source.

CanadaConditionalRequired wording

“mention in or on the message that its transmission was authorized by the official agent of the candidate or by the registered agent of the party”

SourceChecked Sep 30, 2026
United StatesConditionalRequired wording

“Any public communication made by a political committee—including communications that do not expressly advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified federal candidate or solicit a contribution—must display a disclaimer.”

SourceChecked Sep 30, 2026

This is the market's law, not a publisher's policy. A publisher can still refuse a category the law allows.