Commercial electronic message

Also called cem, marketing email, promotional email

What is a commercial electronic message?

Under CASL, an electronic message that, judging by its content, links or contact details, has as one of its purposes encouraging participation in a commercial activity. An onboarding email with an upgrade offer can count.

Sources

  1. Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, s. 1(2)

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