e-5243 (Business and trade)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Canadian fans are facing outrageous resale concert ticket prices due to a lack of protections for consumers;
- In August 2024, one resale site had Toronto tickets for Taylor Swift listed for over $13,000 each marked as a “Great Deal”;
- In Portugal and Denmark, tickets cannot be resold for more than their original price;
- In Germany, a clause can be added in the ticket’s terms and conditions prohibiting resale above 25% of face value;
- In France, unauthorized ticket resale can carry fines of up to €30,000;
- The Fans First Act, pending in the U.S., would prevent speculative ticket sales when a seller doesn’t have a ticket, require 'all-in' pricing, outlaw deceptive websites, and strengthen enforcement of penalties;
- The Canadian government has a role in enforcing protections against deceptive marketing practices, including hidden fees; and
- In Budget 2024, the government committed to cracking down on “fraudulent resellers and reseller practices which unfairly drive-up prices, such as using bot technology.”
- Open for signature
- November 19, 2024, at 3:49 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- December 19, 2024, at 3:49 p.m. (EDT)
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
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Alberta | 213 |
British Columbia | 738 |
Manitoba | 48 |
New Brunswick | 43 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 27 |
Northwest Territories | 1 |
Nova Scotia | 45 |
Nunavut | 1 |
Ontario | 2332 |
Prince Edward Island | 5 |
Quebec | 344 |
Saskatchewan | 58 |
Yukon | 9 |