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Ontario’s bold move to cap ticket resale prices backfired in unexpected ways, sparking a scramble to fix a law that was too simplistic for real-world ticket markets. Designed to crush scalpers, the rule banned resale above face value — but major sports owners like Rogers warned it’d hurt loyal fans trying to recoup costs. A high-profile meeting between Premier Ford and Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri fueled accusations of corporate favoritism. Now, months later, the government admits enforcement is messy and is overhauling the rules — tackling how to define “face value” and verify tickets on resale platforms. The goal? A smarter, fairer system that protects fans without punishing the wrong people.

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