Ontario Proposes New Ticket Resale Rules

0:00In Toronto, it's March 20th, here's what is happening. Ontario's provincial government announced new proposed changes to the Ticket Sales Act on Friday. The main goal is to crack down on sky high resale prices for tickets to concerts, sports, and other live events. These amendments would make it illegal to resell any ticket for more than its original, all in price. That means the base cost paid to the primary seller, plus fees, service charges, and taxes. Minister Stephen Crawford says the move will protect fans from getting ripped off by resellers who jack up prices for popular shows. The rules would also tighten up guarantees on ticket validity to stop fake tickets from being sold. They'd apply to every reseller out there, plus any online platforms helping with those sales. If these changes pass, expect fairer resale markets starting with all future ticket flips across the province.