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Do gift cards expire? Does a gift certificate's value depreciate? How long can I keep them for?
It depends on:  In Canada, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia have each enacted legislation to stop gift cards/certificates from expiring. Cards issued before the effective date are still subject to the old rules.  The legislation came into effect: There are several common themes: There are still some unusual exemptions such as mall gift cards in Ontario, Manitoba: Ontario is the first jurisdiction in   Canada to regulate gift cards. [...] Mall cards (e.g. Eaton Centre gift   card) will be covered by the expiry   date ban and the new disclosure rules.   However, these cards can temporarily   maintain their current fee structure   while the provincial government   examines options on how to best   regulate these types of cards. This   will allow more time to develop an   approach that strikes the right   balance for consumers and businesses. For specific details see the appropriate link.