''Rocket v Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario'',

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on the right to

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under section 2(b) of the ''

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''. The Court struck down a law prohibiting professionals from

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as it was too broad. Dr. Rocket and Dr. Price were dentists practising in

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. They started an advertisement campaign to promote their practice. They were charged with violating the prohibition of advertising under the ''Health Disciplines Act''. Justice McLachlin, writing for a unanimous Court, held that the Act violated section 2(b) of the ''Charter'' and it could not be saved under section 1 of the ''Charter''. Consequently, the law must be struck down.

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