In 1951, the government introduces Bill C-248 to ban advertising of tobacco products; however, the bill is not debated. Instead, the tobacco industry and the government agree to voluntary guidelines.

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Bill C-248 was not introduced in 1951 to ban tobacco advertising. The regulation of tobacco advertising in Canada began much later, with significant legislation such as the Tobacco Products Control Act introduced in 1988.

In 1951, the Government Introduces Bill C-248 to Ban Advertising