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Old May 1, 2017, 10:42 am
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rickg523
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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.
But, do you really want to participate in programs that hide how you can collect or redeem awards, that expire points you rightfully collected, and can change the rules mid-stream?
Aren't those the restrictions placed on programs by the Quebec regulation?
If a program chooses to limit Quebecois from participating, doesn't that imply the program wants to be run that way?
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