Premier Doug Ford Pushes for Ticket Price Caps Amid World Series Hype
Premier Doug Ford has expressed concern over the exorbitant resale ticket prices for the highly-anticipated World Series showdown between the Toronto Blue Jays and L.A. Dodgers. Single game tickets released to the public were quickly snatched up, leading to prices skyrocketing into the thousands, with speculative Game 7 tickets reaching over $10,000.
Ford, labeling the situation as “unfair,” voiced his disapproval at Queen’s Park, stating, “They’re gouging the people.” The government is now considering legislation to address the issue of ticket reselling dominance in the market.
In a surprising turn of events, Ford seems to have shifted his stance from 2019 when his government canceled a proposed law that aimed to cap ticket resale prices at 50% above face value. The decision was criticized by Rob Cerjanec, MPP for Ajax, who blamed Ford for the surge in ticket prices.
Despite criticisms, Ford is now contemplating reinstating the former ticket resale price cap policy. Meanwhile, the City of Toronto has announced free public viewing parties at Nathan Phillips Square for Blue Jays home games to accommodate fans who may not secure tickets.
As the World Series excitement builds up, the debate over ticket pricing continues to unfold.
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