Ontario enforcement of ticket resale laws against SeatGeek

Ontario authorities issued three administrative penalties totaling C$25,000 against SeatGeek Canada Inc. for violating provincial ticket resale regulations. These penalties, stemming from an inspection on August 5, 2026, represent the first enforcement actions under the Ticket Sales Act, which aims to prevent ticket scalping by capping resale prices at face value.

The fines consist of C$10,000 for facilitating a sale exceeding the resale-price cap, C$10,000 for failing to disclose the original purchase price to buyers, and C$5,000 for facilitating transactions without proof of the original price.

SeatGeek expressed difficulty in complying with the new requirements, noting that the company has sought guidance from provincial officials on how independent marketplaces can verify original purchase prices. Following the issuance of the penalty on August 28, 2026, the company did not file an appeal with the Licence Appeal Tribunal within the 15-day window, meaning the full amount is expected to be paid within 30 days.