The government has announced that as part of its plan to protect Ontario consumers and families our government is implementing new financial enforcement measures against businesses and individuals who violate the Ticket Sales Act, 2017, by reselling event tickets above their original total purchase price.
The new measures, which come into force June 10, 2026, will increase the maximum amount of financial administrative penalties of up to $25,000 for repeat offenders from the current limit of $10,000 and allow the designated director under the Act to publicly identify ticketing businesses against whom the ministry has initiated enforcement action. Together these new and enhanced enforcement tools will protect families and consumers from exploitative resellers who artificially drive up ticket prices and help ensure more Ontarians have the opportunity to attend premier live events across the province.
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