Canada's anti-spam legislation: Your questions answered

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1. What is a commercial electronic message (CEM)? “A CEM is any electronic message (email, text, etc.) that encourages participation in a commercial activity, regardless of whether there is an expectation of profit.” Is a phone conversation or a fax considered a CEM?

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2. What is a commercial electronic message (CEM)? “Examples of CEMs are promoting your products or services or inviting a prospective customer to one of your events.” Is a phone conversation or a fax considered a CEM?

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3. What is CASL? “It’s a law, which among other things, prevents commercial electronic message from being sent without first obtaining consent from the recipient.” What is a commercial electronic message (CEM)?

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