I see. Then we're clear on this. Thank you.
Are there rules or standards in place governing the content of ads of this nature? Judging from what we see on television, government agencies, and one agricultural agency in particular, are doing a great deal of advertising these days. This is a very costly exercise.
Are there standards in place governing the content of these advertisements? Some are fairly neutral, while others are clearly intended to stir things up, for reasons unbeknownst to us. For example, the customs agency is running several ads on TV, as if this is going to affect the number of times a person crosses the border between Quebec and Vermont. One has to wonder why taxpayers' money is being spent on this type of advertising.
Is there a guide or objective standards of some kind that the public and elected officials can consult to verify whether these ads comply with the rules or whether their aims are partisan?