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Ford to review ticket resale price cap law as World Series prices skyrocket - N…
Doug Ford says he’s revisiting capping ticket resale prices as Toronto Blue Jays fans are facing exorbitant prices for the World Series.
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Ontario Ticket Resale Law Change Sparks Public Debate
A recent online video featuring commentator Frank Domenic has ignited a public debate concerning the accessibility and affordability of event tickets across Ontario. Domenic, in a direct address to his audience, has placed responsibility squarely on Premier Doug Ford's government for the current challenges consumers face when attempting to purchase tickets for popular events, including major sports like the Toronto Blue Jays World Series and concerts by renowned artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and Linkin Park. According to Domenic, a significant policy shift under Ford's leadership involved the repeal of a provincial law that previously capped ticket resale prices. This former legislation, he explained, made it illegal to resell tickets for more than 150% of their face value. Domenic contends that this cap was instrumental in discouraging ticket scalping, thereby fostering a more equitable market where ordinary citizens had a better chance of acquiring tickets at reasonable prices. "It literally only serves to benefit scalpers. Nobody else is benefiting here," Domenic asserted, criticizing the current situation. He further alleged that the reversal of this law was among Ford's initial actions upon assuming the premiership, suggesting it was done "for no reason other than to spite poor people and because it was something the Liberals did." This move, he argues, has effectively removed the primary disincentive for scalpers, leading to widespread price inflation and exacerbating the difficulty for the average Ontarian to attend high-demand cultural and sporting events. The video has brought to light a contentious issue of public policy, prompting questions about the government's role in regulating secondary ticket markets and its impact on consumer welfare and access to entertainment.
