Controversial Toronto mayoral candidate sues Bell Media after ad refused
TORONTO — A controversial Toronto mayoral candidate known for her extreme views is suing Bell Media, alleging the company broke national broadcasting rules and breached her right to free expression in refusing to air her campaign advertisement on a local television station.
Faith Goldy, a former journalist who is now a fringe candidate in Toronto’s municipal election, wants the court to order the broadcaster to run the ad until the Oct. 22 vote.
In documents filed this week, Goldy alleges Bell Media initially agreed to air her campaign ad on its television station CP24 and accepted a deposit of more than $13,000.
She alleges the broadcaster later refunded her money and refused to run the clip, without providing an explanation for its decision.