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Top court finds Ontario spending limits on third-party election ads unconstitutional

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Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Ontario government's appeal with split 5 -4 decision.

Ontario law limits spending on third -party election advertising violates constitutional right to vote.

Lower court struck down the law on free speech grounds.

Ontario 's attorney general sought an appeal to the Supreme Court in 2023 .

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