“Show Your Support” Contest Rules & Regulations
No purchase necessary. See eligibility section for further details. To complete your contest entry, you must read and agree to the following contest rules and regulations (the “Contest Rules & Regulations“). Participation in the Contest constitutes full and unconditional agreement and acceptance of the Contest Rules & Regulations.
1. Sponsor and Administrator
This Show Your Support contest (the “Contest“) is hosted by Canada’s Food System. The Contest is sponsored and administered by The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (“CCFI“) 202-7145 W Credit Ave. Mississauga, ON L5N 6J7. By participating in the Contest, each Entrant agrees to be bound by these Contest Rules & Regulations.
2. Eligibility
The Contest is open to all legal residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence at the time of entry. Employees of CCFI or any of its respective divisions, parent, subsidiary, or affiliated companies (the “Sponsor“) and any immediate family member of an employee of the Sponsor are not eligible to participate or win a Prize in the Contest. Void where prohibited by law.
3. Contest Period
The Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. ET on May 15, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 22, 2025 (the “Contest Period“). Entries submitted before or after the Contest Period will not be eligible. There are three (3) prizes to be won. One (1) prize will be drawn on each of the following dates:
- June 16, 2025
- July 18, 2025
- August 22, 2025
4. How to Enter
In order to enter the Contest each individual wishing to participate (an “Entrant“) must complete the following:
A. visit www.canadasfoodsystem.ca (the “Website“) and “Show Your Support” by completing the entry form (which includes the Entrant’s first name, province, postal code and a short message of support for Canada’s Food System) during the Contest Period to enter the Contest and pledge support for the initiative. Limit of one (1) entry form per person; and
B. follow Canada’s Food System (@canadasfoodsystem) on Instagram; and
C. for additional entries via social channels, we ask Entrants to share a photo of a meal they’ve cooked, tag @canadasfoodsystem, add the custom “I support Canada’s Food System” sticker and use the #OurFoodOurFuture hashtag. This action needs to be secondary to entering the Entrant’s details in the input form on the Website. Entrants can post as often as they can, and every post is an additional chance to win, provided however, that Entrants must maintain a public profile during the Contest Period.
All eligible submissions received by Canada’s Food System within the Contest Period will be entered into one of three (3) draws outlined in Sections 5 and 6.
5. Prize
Three (3) prizes of $500 (CAD) gift cards (the “Prize“) are available to be won. The gift card will be issued digitally or by mail, at the discretion of the Sponsor. The Prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be transferred or substituted. The Sponsor has the right, in their absolute discretion, to make substitutes of equivalent kind or value in the event of unavailability of any component of the Prize for any reason whatsoever.
6. Winner Selection & Notification
Three (3) potential winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period. Draws will be completed by a CCFI staff member on June 16, July 18, and August 22, 2025. Potential winners will be contacted within three (3) calendar days of the draw. Potential winners must claim the Prize within five (5) calendar days after being notified of being a potential winner, or within an acceptance time limit at the sole discretion of CCFI.
Upon selection as a potential winner, and before being declared a winner, the potential winner will need to provide valid proof of identity, age and residence, and any other relevant documentation requested by CCFI, and complete a declaration of eligibility and liability/publicity release (a “Release Form“), which includes correctly answering, without assistance, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified or otherwise determined to be ineligible, CCFI may, in its sole discretion, hold another random draw to determine an alternate potential winner.
The Sponsor is not responsible, whether as a result of human error or otherwise, for any failure to contact any potential winner.
7. Conditions of Entry
Entrants: (i) acknowledge compliance with these Contest Rules & Regulations including all eligibility requirements; and (ii) agree to be bound by the decisions of CCFI, made in their sole discretion, which shall be final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest. Entrants who have not complied with these Contest Rules & Regulations are subject to disqualification.
8. Use of Name and Submitted Content
By entering the Contest, Entrants consent to the possible public display of their first name, last initial, Province of residence, and submitted message of support on Canada’s Food System website and/or social media channels in connection with the promotion of the Contest and Canada’s Food System campaign.
9. Use of Personal Information
By entering the Contest, Entrants agree to the collection and use of their personal information (including name, address and phone number) by the Sponsor for the purpose of administering the Contest and for future promotional or informational purposes (e.g., newsletters), subject to applicable law.
For details and full rules and restrictions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Entrant personal information, see the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy: https://www.canadasfoodsystem.ca/privacy-policy
10. Use of Entries (User-Generated Content)
By entering the Contest, Entrants grant the Sponsor a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify, and create derivative works of the Entrant’s submitted content (including photos, videos, captions, and any other material) (the “User-Generated Content“) in any media, including but not limited to social media, websites, promotional materials, and advertising, without further compensation, notification, or permission. The Entrant represents, warrants and covenants that: (i) the Sponsor’s use of the User-Generated Content as provided in these Contest Rules & Regulations will not infringe on the IP Rights (as defined herein) of any third party; (ii) the Entrant has permission to allow the User-Generated Content to be submitted to the Sponsor for the Contest; and (iii) the Sponsor’s management and operation of the Contest will not infringe or violate any privacy or personality rights of any Entrant.
11. General Conditions
The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest if any factor interferes with its proper conduct. Submissions that are late, lost, illegible, or incomplete are void. Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt. The Sponsor is not responsible for technical failures or other issues that may prevent an Entrant’s participation.
12. Limitation of Liability
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION CONTAINED IN THESE CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SPONSOR OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO AN ENTRANT FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR AGGRAVATED DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, HOWSOEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (INCLUDING IN TORT, CONTRACT, INDEMNIFICATION, FUNDAMENTAL BREACH, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE OR IF THE PARTY KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
13. Intellectual Property
The Sponsor shall own and retain all rights, title and interest in and to: (i) all information, data or other content that is generated by or used in connection with the Contest (collectively “Sponsor Content“), but for clarity, the Sponsor Content does not include User-Generated Content, the ownership of which remains with the Entrant; and (ii) the Contest, and including any and all registered and unregistered rights granted, applied for or otherwise now or hereinafter in existence under or related to any patent, copyright, trade-mark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights laws, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection in any part of the world (“IP Rights”) in any of them. The Entrant acknowledges and agrees that it has no right, license or authorization with respect to the Contest or the Sponsor Content (including any IP Rights) except as expressly set forth in these Contest Rules & Regulations.
14. Disqualification
The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant found, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, to be tampering with the entry process or violating these Contest Rules & Regulations.
15. Social Media Disclaimer
The Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or any other social platform. By participating, Entrants release those platforms of any responsibility.
16. Damaging the Contest
Any attempt by an Entrant or other individual to deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operations of the Contest, including, but not limited to, any fraudulent claims, is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages from any such individual to the fullest extent permitted by law.
17. Fraud
Should any draw indicate that an Entrant is entitle to win a Prize and that representation is alter deemed to have occurred as a result of an error of any kind in connection with the Contest, or as a result of fraud, then the Entrant’s eligibility to entitlement of such Prize will be decided in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Contest Rules & Regulations.
18. Disputes
If a dispute arises relating to a Prize won between an Entrant and the Sponsor, a combination of factors will be assessed in determining if that Entrant is in fact eligible to win a Prize. CCFI will determine that Entrant’s entitlement to any Prize. In no event will the Sponsor be liable for more than one (1) Prize.
19. Governing Law
The Contest is subject to all Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws.
20. Interpretation
All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Contest Rules & Regulations, or the rights and obligations of all Entrants and the Sponsor in connection with the Contest shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the Province of Ontario. All Entrants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the Province of Ontario.
21. Enforceability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Contest Rules & Regulations shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Contest Rules & Regulations shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. In particular, Sponsor employees are not authorized to waive, modify or amend any provision or provisions of these Contest Rules & Regulations in any manner whatsoever.
22. Contact
For any Contest-related inquiries, please contact: learnmore@foodintegrity.ca
23. Availability
A copy of these Contest Rules & Regulations is available online during the Contest Period at: https://www.canadasfoodsystem.ca/contest-rules