Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 10 JULY 2017

Ontario Proposes New Rules For Ticket Resale

Goodmans LLP
Explore more from Goodmans LLP

On June 26, 2017, the Attorney General of Ontario announced proposed changes to Ontario's Ticket Speculation Act. The Ticket Speculation Act governs the resale of tickets to events such as music...

CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Jaclyn Seidman
Jaclyn Seidman
Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson
Author LinkedIn connections

Summary

On June 26, 2017, the Attorney General of Ontario announced proposed changes to Ontario's Ticket Speculation Act. The Ticket Speculation Act governs the resale of tickets to events such as music, sports and theatrical events. The proposed changes are intended to give fans a fair chance to attend such events and were spurred in part by the outcry over the tragically high secondary market ticket prices for the Tragically Hip's final show last year.

In 2015, the Ontario Legislature amended the Ticket Speculation Act, making it legal to resell tickets above their original face value. These amendments have proved unpopular with Ontarians and have resulted in increased ticket prices, according to a recent survey conducted by the Attorney General.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Fall Forecast: What To Watch In Canada’s Communications Sector

Canada's broadcasting, telecommunications, and satellite industries face significant regulatory changes this fall as Parliament advances key legislation. From the CRTC's implementation of the Online Streaming Act amid U.S. trade tensions to new lawful access requirements for service providers and the establishment of Canada's first space launch framework, these developments will reshape operational requirements across the communications sector.
CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Article

From Club Penguin To Imagine Island: A New Era Of Children’s Online Gaming

Magic Potion Games, founded by the creators of Club Penguin, has launched Imagine Island, a new online multiplayer game designed for children aged 6-13. With over one million players during beta testing and a successful Series A funding round, the platform prioritizes safety and transparency while preparing for major expansion through entertainment partnerships and paid memberships.
CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Goodmans LLP
Goodmans LLP
Article

From Club Penguin To Imagine Island: A New Era Of Children’s Online Gaming

Magic Potion Games, founded by the creators of Club Penguin, has launched Imagine Island, a new online multiplayer game designed for children aged 6-13. With over one million players during beta testing and a successful Series A funding round, the platform prioritizes safety and transparency while preparing for major expansion through entertainment partnerships and paid memberships.
CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Goodmans LLP
Goodmans LLP