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Ontario Ticket Touts Law Gets Scalped

One of the first actions of the new Doug Ford-led administration has been to quietly shelve a key part of a controversial law that would have capped prices ticket scalpers can charge to fans of live music and sports, a joint CBC News/Toronto Star investigation has learned.

Ontario Ticket Touts Law Gets Scalped

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The recently-elected new Ontario government has quietly shelved a key part of a controversial anti-scalping law that would have capped prices ticket scalpers can charge to fans of live music and sports, a joint CBC News/Toronto Star investigation has learned.


Premier Doug Ford's office confirmed late Tuesday his government is suspending a portion of the law, introduced by the Liberals, that would have outlawed resale of tickets at markups of more than 50 per cent above face value, which was set to take effect July 1.

"The previous government attempted to institute a cap on ticket resales with no way to enforce that cap, resulting in less consumer protection," Ford spokesperson Simon Jeffries wrote in an email statement. 

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"We have paused the implementation of this section until we can review this provision in full to make sure it is in the best interest of Ontarians."

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Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Olivia Rodrigo "GUTS" World Tour at the Intuit Dome on August 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Olivia Rodrigo "GUTS" World Tour at the Intuit Dome on August 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Olivia Rodrigo Donates All Ticket Profits From First Concert in the Philippines to Women’s Health Charity

"It was the most special show and the most meaningful trip," the star wrote.

Olivia Rodrigo‘s first-ever concert in the Philippines was anything but sour on Saturday (Oct. 5), especially after the 21-year-old pop star donated all the net profits from her ticket sales to a charity supporting women’s health.

Shortly after the Guts World Tour stop in Bocaue’s Philippine Arena concluded, Rodrigo — who is half Filipina — announced her partnership with Jhpiego on Instagram. “been dreaming of this show for a whileeeee,” the “Vampire” singer wrote, sharing a video of herself waving to her fans on stage at the show. “my first time in the Philippines and also my biggest venue ever!!!!! thank you to everyone Manila for welcoming me so generously and making me feel so loved.”

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