In Canada, almost all forms of tobacco advertising and promotion have been banned under the federal Tobacco Act. Canada has not, however, implemented a comprehensive ban on advertising and promotion as required under the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the global tobacco control treaty that Canada ratified in 2005. Tobacco companies may continue to conduct brand preference and information advertising in two venues: in direct mail to a named adult and in premises off-limits to minors, such as bars and casinos.