Archive 2008 – Honourable John van Dongen
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October 18, 2008
GIFT CARD EXPIRY DATES, FEES BANNED NOV. 1
VANCOUVER - Solicitor General John van Dongen was joined by Max Logan, B.C. director for the Retail Council of Canada, to announce new regulations banning expiry dates and fees on most gift cards sold in the province. The announcement of the changes, which will better protect consumers' interests, took place in Vancouver's busy Robson Street shopping area on Oct. 18, 2008.
Solicitor General John van Dongen and Max Logan, Director, Retail Council of Canada.
As Robson Street bustled with Saturday shoppers, Solicitor General John van Dongen was joined by Burnaby North MLA Richard T. Lee as the Province banned expiry dates and fees on most gift cards, effective Nov. 1. The new legislation and regulations will ensure consumers who buy gift cards get what they pay for - for example,
by requiring businesses to fully inform consumers at the time of purchase how gift cards can be redeemed, used and replaced.
Solicitor General John van Dongen answers media questions following the announcement of new regulations banning expiry dates and fees on most gift cards, which will come into effect Nov. 1. The Province consulted consumers and businesses, a strong majority of which support the changes, before introducing related legislation earlier this year.
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