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Tag Archives: canadian sweepstakes law
Tim Hortons Manages Public Relations After Prize Notification Glitch in Roll Up To Win Contest
On March 8, 2023, Toronto’s CityNews reported that some entrants into Tim Hortons (Tim’s) iconic Canadian Roll Up To Win contest were notified via Tim’s app that they had won a $10,000 American Express pre-paid card, when the notification was the result of a technical … 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 »
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 Random Draw Contests
Do you need a precedent for long (i.e., full) contest rules to run a random draw contest in Canada? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Long Rules (Random Draw Contest) precedent. This Canadian contest forms package includes long … 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 »
Winner Release Form Precedent for Canadian Contests/Sweepstakes
Are you planning to run a contest/sweepstakes in Canada and need a winner release form for winners to release the sponsor from liability? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Winner Release Form precedent. This Canadian promotional contest forms … Read the rest of this entry »
Canadian Contest/Sweepstakes Law Checklist for Running Contests in Canada
Are you running a contest/sweepstakes in Canada and would like to check that you are including all key legal requirements? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Canadian Contest Law Checklist. Contest lawyers, advertising agencies and companies that regularly … Read the rest of this entry »
Canadian Random Draw Trip (Destination) Contest Rules Precedent
Are you planning to run a random draw trip contest/sweepstakes in Canada (i.e., destination marketing contest)? Trip/destination contests are a very popular way for local and international governments to promote tourism and travel. Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including … Read the rest of this entry »
