Tired of seeing your favorite artist’s tickets rocket from $150 to $1,000 in a matter of seconds? The era of “VIP scalpers” is coming to an end in Ontario. Ticketmaster Canada has confirmed that, following new provincial legislation, tickets can no longer be listed for a penny more than their face value.
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As of April 23, 2026, Ticketmaster began removing thousands of resale listings from its secondary platform. The reason? Compliance with the Ticket Sales Act driven by the Ontario government. According to the new regulations:
• Price Cap: Tickets can only be resold for the total original cost (including fees and taxes).
• Full Transparency: Sellers must display the original price to prevent deception.
• Severe Penalties: Those attempting to circumvent the law could face fines up to $10,000.
“We are in favor of measures that promote fair and transparent ticket sales,” stated a Ticketmaster spokesperson after removing current listings to adjust to the new system debuting next week.
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This measure aims to protect genuine fans from bots and speculators who have dominated the market in major events. While some experts fear that resale may shift to less regulated black markets, integrating this law into the world’s largest platform is a historic blow to the pockets of scalpers.
If you have tickets listed in Ontario, get ready: Ticketmaster will allow you to republish them very soon, but this time, the price is dictated by the original invoice, not ambition.
This measure aims to protect genuine fans from bots and speculators who have dominated the market in major events. While some experts fear that resale may shift to less regulated black markets, integrating this law into the world’s largest platform is a historic blow to the pockets of scalpers.
If you have tickets listed in Ontario, get ready: Ticketmaster will allow you to republish them very soon, but this time, the price is dictated by the original invoice, not ambition.
