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Quebec Amends Publicity Contest Laws Making it Easier to Run Canada Wide Contests
On October 27, 2023, the province of Quebec made significant changes to its rules relating to publicity contests open to Quebec residents. In this regard, it repealed the provisions of its provincial Act respecting lotteries, publicity contests, and amusement machines relating to publicity contests and … Read the rest of this entry »
Running “Closed Loop” (Non-Public or Internal Company) Promotional Contests/Sweepstakes in Canada
A promotional contest law question we commonly receive is whether Canadian contest/sweepstakes laws apply if a contest is only open to a company’s or other organization’s employees or personnel. These types of contests/sweepstakes are sometimes called “closed loop” contests or promotions because they are not … Read the rest of this entry »
We Are Pleased to Announce the Launch of Three New Canadian Contest Law Legal Precedents
Are you planning to run a promotional contest/sweepstakes in Canada? Our firm has published three new Canadian contest law precedents: a random draw contest law package for operating contests in Canada (including Quebec), a precedent contest influencer/indemnification agreement to limit liability for sponsors and set … Read the rest of this entry »
New Canadian Contest/Sweepstakes Law Precedents, Forms and Checklists 2021
Are you planning to run a promotional contest/sweepstakes in Canada? In Fall 2021, our firm released all new and revised contest precedent packages and individual precedents for operating contests in Canada, excluding Quebec. Our contest precedents/forms can be modified with ease for future use and … Read the rest of this entry »
New Canadian Random Draw Contest Precedent (Including Quebec)
Is your company or brand planning to run a random draw contest in Canada, including Quebec? Our firm has developed a new Canadian Random Draw Contest Precedent (Including Quebec). This Canadian random draw contest forms package includes short rules, long rules, entry form, winner release … Read the rest of this entry »
Tis The Season For Trip Contests – A Few Canadian Contest Law Tips To Keep In Mind
Destination contests/sweepstakes (i.e., trip contests) are popular seasonal marketing tools used by many clients and businesses to increase sales during the holidays and winter season. They often include ski, spa, beach and other snow-bird travel packages to popular Canadian and international destinations. While trip contests … Read the rest of this entry »
Short Rules (Mini-Rules) Canadian Skill Contest Law Precedent
Do you need a precedent for short rules (i.e., “mini-rules”) for running a skill-based contest/sweepstakes in Canada? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including our Short Rules (Skill Contest) precedent. This Canadian contest forms package includes short rules (i.e., point-of-purchase … Read the rest of this entry »
Long Contest Rules Precedent for Canadian Skill-Based/Judged Contests
Do you need a precedent for long (i.e., full) contest rules to run a skill-based or judged contest in Canada (e.g., an essay, photo or other skill contest)? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Long Rules (Skill Contest) … Read the rest of this entry »
