Meta’s Updated Non-Discrimination Reminder: What Toronto Advertisers Need to Know (And How We Can Help)
Digital advertising is constantly evolving — not just in tools and targeting options, but also in the responsibilities we carry as advertisers. Recently, Meta (formerly Facebook) has taken another step toward promoting fairness and inclusion by reminding advertisers to review and accept its Non-Discrimination Policy.
While the policy itself hasn’t changed, the platform has added clearer examples of what is and isn’t acceptable when targeting audiences. For businesses in Toronto and the GTA, this is a crucial reminder — especially if you’re promoting jobs, housing, or financial services.
✅ What’s Acceptable Targeting?
You can still target your ads based on relevant interests and behaviors, as long as it aligns with the product or service you’re promoting.
Example:
✔️ Targeting a retail job ad to individuals aged 18+ based on interest in fashion.
This is interest-based, inclusive, and lawful.
❌ What’s Considered Discriminatory?
Meta prohibits using its ad platform to exclude people based on personal attributes, such as:
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Race or ethnicity
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Gender identity or sexual orientation
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Religion
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National origin
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Disability or medical condition
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Family or marital status
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Age (in a discriminatory context)
Example:
🚫 Excluding women from seeing a job ad in retail — that’s discriminatory and not allowed.
📍 Why This Matters in Toronto
In a multicultural city like Toronto, where diversity is a strength, it’s essential to ensure your ads reflect inclusion. Even unintentional targeting decisions can raise red flags if not aligned with Meta’s policies — or Canadian human rights laws.
That’s where we come in.
👋 Looking for a Local Advertising Partner That Gets It?
At Zigma Internet Marketing, we specialize in Meta ads for Toronto-based businesses. From creative development to compliance checks and hyper-local targeting, we help brands succeed — the right way.
Whether you’re a small business owner, a hiring manager, or a real estate marketer, we ensure your campaigns stay fully compliant, effective, and inclusive.
✅ Campaign strategy
✅ Target audience analysis
✅ Ad creative + copywriting
✅ Policy-compliant setup
✅ Ongoing optimization and support
🗣️ Let’s Build Ads That Work — Without Compromising Ethics
If you’re unsure how Meta’s policy affects your current or upcoming campaigns — don’t risk ad rejection or worse. Partner with a local team that understands the nuances and can deliver results safely and effectively.
📞 Contact us today to book a free consultation.
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