Originally Posted by
rickg523
So, rewards programs will have to inform the public how to collect and use the rewards. The rewards once collected won't expire, and the program you collected under can't be changed when you go to use the rewards.
Sounds fair to me. But, I'm not Canadian, so might I ask is this legislation necessary? Are people getting fleeced by rewards programs in Canada?
People are constantly fleeced by rewards programs, especially more recently. Given that Air Canada, by law, is based in Quebec, this will directly affect them.
Originally Posted by
Twickenham
*Ahem*
Projets de lois émanant des députés. Google Translate has its uses, but this shows its limitations...
*Takes off professional translator's hat*
In theory, this bill sounds like a great idea. In practice, it sends shivers down my spine. I fear what happened with contests - Quebec tightened the rules regulating contests open to Quebec residents, so now 90% of all contests simply exclude Quebec residents rather than comply. Will rewards programs really want to give up this much flexibility? Aeroplan has enough at stake to want to comply or fight this, but other programs? Worst-case scenario is that Quebec residents will be excluded from all outside rewards schemes - airline, hotel, etc. This potentially could be disastrous for Quebec point-collectors if it passes.
Actually, a program that discriminates against a certain group of Canadians would almost certainly be found illegal. Further, Quebec represents the second largest provincial market in Canada, and is nearly twice the size of the next largest (B.C.). A program like Aeroplan simply cannot ignore Quebec in that respect.