New Ticket Price Rules in Ontario

May 5, 2026, 13:21
CanadaSports

Introduction

The Ontario government has a new law. Now, people cannot sell tickets for more than the original price.

Main Body

The law started last month. People can only sell tickets for the price on the ticket. The government says this helps families buy tickets for sports and art. Some people have season tickets. These tickets are expensive. Before, these people sold tickets for a high price to get their money back. Now they cannot do this. Some people want to stop buying season tickets. Ticket websites are changing their pages. Big sports teams are talking to the government. Some experts say the law is too simple. They say it does not work for very popular games.

Conclusion

The government is talking to the public. Sports teams are looking for a new way to work with the law.

Learning

⚡ Quick-Change: Using 'Can' and 'Cannot'

In this text, we see how to talk about rules (what is allowed and what is not).

The Pattern:

  • Can →\rightarrow Yes / Allowed
  • Cannot (Can't) →\rightarrow No / Not allowed

Examples from the text:

  • "People cannot sell tickets for more than the original price." →\rightarrow (Rule: No expensive selling)
  • "People can only sell tickets for the price on the ticket." →\rightarrow (Rule: Only original price is okay)

How to use it for A2: Use Can/Cannot + Action Word (Verb).

  • I can buy a ticket. ✓\checkmark
  • *I cannot sell it for 100.∗100.* \times$

Note: In English, "cannot" is the formal way to write "can't".

Vocabulary Learning

new (adj.)
Not old; just made or used.
Example:I bought a new book.
ticket (n.)
A paper or card that lets you go to a show or ride.
Example:She bought a ticket to the concert.
price (n.)
How much money something costs.
Example:The price of the coffee is $3.
law (n.)
A rule made by the government that people must follow.
Example:The new law says you must wear a seatbelt.
sell (v.)
To give something in exchange for money.
Example:He sells books on the street.
people (n.)
Human beings; many adults and children.
Example:Many people came to the park.
cannot (modal verb)
Not able to.
Example:I cannot swim.
original (adj.)
The first one; not a copy.
Example:This is the original painting.
month (n.)
A period of about 30 days.
Example:My birthday is in June, which is a month.
help (v.)
To give assistance.
Example:She helps her friend with homework.