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Ontario plans to cap ticket resale prices at original cost

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Ontario will ban resale of concert and event tickets for more than their original face value, making it illegal to resell tickets above original cost. The Ford government is targeting ticket resellers to curb scalping; the article does not provide enforcement details, penalties, or an effective date. The move will directly affect secondary ticket platforms and pricing dynamics in Ontario, with limited broader market impact.

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Ontario will ban resale of concert and event tickets for more than their original face value, making it illegal to resell tickets above original cost. The Ford government is targeting ticket resellers to curb scalping; the article does not provide enforcement details, penalties, or an effective date. The move will directly affect secondary ticket platforms and pricing dynamics in Ontario, with limited broader market impact.

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