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1. • • The Consumer Protection Act bans most retail business gift cards from having an expiry date. This means a gift card can be used to its full value no matter when you decide to use it. The act also requires that all restrictions and conditions must be stated in clear and visible writing for the customer.
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   The Consumer Protection Act bans most retail business gift cards from having an expiry date. This means a gift card can be used to its full value no matter when you decide to use it. The act also requires that all restrictions and conditions must be stated in clear and visible writing for the customer.

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   Jul 21, 2022 · Do gift cards expire? Under the Ontario Gift Card Act, gift cards and gift certificates can expire if they are for spas, massages, manicures, salons or for charitable purposes.

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   Most gift cards don’t expire. Depending on the rules in your province or territory, the following gift cards may have an expiry date. Promotional or charitable gift cards. Businesses may give promotional or charitable gift cards as part of a promotion, loyalty program or to raise money for charity.

5. www.cbc.ca › news › ontario-bans-gift-card-expiryOntario bans gift card expiry dates | CBC News

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   May 29, 2007 · Under a new consumer protection regulation, businesses in Ontario will have to eliminate expiry dates on gift cards — plastic cards loaded with cash value — as of October 1. "Cash equivalent gift...

6. www.sootoday.com › around-ontario › some-gift-cardsSome gift cards do expire: Here's what you need to know

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   Jan 4, 2018 · Yes, there is a law preventing most gift cards from expiring, but there are exceptions. Here's what you need to know. Doesn't the Consumer Protection Act ban most retail business...

7. www.isthatlegal.ca › indexLEGAL GUIDE: CONSUMER LAW: GIFT CARD AGREEMENTS (GIFT ...

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   Jan 23, 2014 · Practically, gift cards and gift card agreements may provide for an expiry date after which the gift card is not redeemable - however, inclusion of an expiry date under CPA law is prohibited.

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   Do gift cards expire in Ontario?

   • Do gift cards expire? Under the Ontario Gift Card Act, gift cards and gift certificates can expire if they are for spas, massages, manicures, salons or for charitable purposes. Pre-paid credit cards, loyalty cards or cards used to collect rewards are also not covered by gift card rules.

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   Do gift cards expire?

   • The Consumer Protection Act bans most retail business gift cards from having an expiry date. This means a gift card can be used to its full value no matter when you decide to use it. The act also requires that all restrictions and conditions must be stated in clear and visible writing for the customer.

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   Is there a law preventing gift cards from expiring?

   • Yes, there is a law preventing most gift cards from expiring, but there are exceptions. Here's what you need to know. Doesn't the Consumer Protection Act ban most retail business gift cards from having an expiry date? Yes, but as we said there are some exceptions.

   Some gift cards do expire: Here's what you need to know

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   Are gift cards legal in Canada?

   • Ontario is the first province in Canada to regulate gift cards. Manitoba is considering introducing similar legislation. Under the new regulations, businesses will only be permitted to charge additional fees for the customization of a gift card or to replace a lost or stolen card.

   Ontario bans gift card expiry dates | CBC News

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   Will cash equivalent gift cards ever expire?

   • "Cash equivalent gift cards will never expire," Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips said on Tuesday in Toronto. "These changes the McGuinty government is bringing in are fair to the consumers and, I might add, fair to business. We're moving forward with our changes.

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   What is a gift card in Canada?

   • From: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada A gift card is a prepaid card that you use to pay for purchases. You can use gift cards at a single retailer or at a group of retailers, such as a chain or shopping mall. Generally, gift cards come with money already on them. Gift cards can be a physical card or an electronic card.

   Gift cards - Canada.ca

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   May 10, 2024 · Pursuant to consumer protection laws, most store gift cards cannot expire. However, “service specific” gift cards can have an expiry. For example, a gift card to Walmart has no expiry, but a gift card specifically for a manicure to your favorite salon might.