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“I also consider that Ms. Goldy is polling at approximately 6% according to the submissions of her counsel and that the outcome of this application will not have any realistic impact on the outcome of the election,” he wrote.

I also consider that Ms. Goldy is polling at approximately 6% according to the submissions of her counsel and that the outcome of this application will not have any realistic impact on the outcome of the election

“This was not about jurisdiction. This was about political prejudice,” Goldy said in an interview. “This was a Superior Court judge on a whim deciding not to hear our case, not because he couldn’t, because he wouldn’t.”

She disputed that the CRTC, which she called a “kangaroo court,” could have heard her case in time, as they only offered her the chance to make written arguments. Ruby also made the point that broadcasters can delay enforcement of orders by asking for review.

Goldy said there is no further legal action in the works.

“Top of mind is winning the election right now,” she said.

The day before her application was heard in court, Goldy revealed that Rogers Media had also refused her ads and refunded her money.

“In violation of our signed contract & CRTC guidelines, on Sunday night Rogers Media banned Faith Goldy Campaign radio ads set to begin Monday morning,” she wrote. “The media truly is the enemy of the people! These unelected hacks are engineering, STEALING Toronto’s election.”

The judge was evidently not moved by Ruby’s argument that Bell’s actions violated Goldy’s Charter right to free expression.

Ruby said the ad itself was in no way objectionable, despite Bell’s mention of rules against hate speech or false or misleading messages.