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There are certain kinds of calls that are exempted from the <a href="http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/trules-reglest.htm" rel="external">National <abbr title="National Do Not Call List">DNCL</abbr> Rules</a>. The exemptions include unsolicited calls made by, or on behalf of: </div> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html" rel="external">Canadian registered charities;</a></li> <li>Political parties, riding associations and candidates;</li> <li>Persons or entities collecting information for a survey; and</li> <li>Newspapers of general circulation, for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions.</li> </ul> <div class="main-description">Telemarketing calls from persons or organizations with whom you have an existing business relationship are also exempt. You are considered to have an existing business relationship with a telemarketer, or a client of a telemarketer, if you have:</div> <ul> <li>Purchased, leased, or rented a product or service in the last eighteen (18) months from the telemarketer;</li> <li>A written contract with the telemarketer for a service that is still in effect or expired within the last eighteen (18) months; or</li> <li>Asked a telemarketer about a product or service within the last six (6) months.</li> </ul> <div class="main-description">Telemarketers may also call you if you have provided express consent to be called. Express consent includes:</div> <ul> <li>Your permission on a written form, electronic form, or an online form; or</li> <li>Your verbal permission, in an audio recording or verified by an independent third party.</li> </ul> <div class="main-description"> <a href="http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/trules-reglest.htm" rel="external">National <abbr title="National Do Not Call List">DNCL</abbr> Rules</a> do not apply to telemarketing calls made to businesses, including telemarketing calls made to any personal telephone number also used for business purposes. </div> <div class="main-subtitle"><h2>What about calls from market research or polling firms?</h2></div> <div class="main-description">Calls from individuals or organizations made solely for the purpose of market research or surveys are also exempt from the National Do Not Call List Rules, and internal do not call lists are not required for this type of call pursuant to s. 41.7(5) of the <i>Telecommunications Act.</i></div> <div class="main-description">While these calls are exempt, they are not considered telemarketing calls under the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. Under the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules, telemarketing must be for the purpose of solicitation and such calls are not for the purpose of solicitation, as defined under the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules.</div> <div class="main-subtitle"><h2>Providing Your Personal Information</h2></div> <div class="main-description">You should be aware that by entering a contest or signing your name on a form, you may unwittingly be providing express consent to be called. This includes filling out warranty cards, service contracts or application forms.</div> <div class="main-description">You can also reduce unwanted unsolicited telemarketing calls by exercising care when providing your telephone number and noting when and how your information is being used.</div> <div class="main-subtitle"><h2>Business-to-Business Calls are Exempt</h2></div> <div class="main-description"> You should also note that business-to-business calls are also exempt from <a href="http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/trules-reglest.htm" rel="external">National <abbr title="National Do Not Call List">DNCL</abbr> Rules</a>. The National DNCL Rules do not apply to a telemarketing telecommunication made to a business consumer. Therefore, business numbers are not to be registered on the National DNCL, including personal telephone lines that are also used for business purposes. </div> <div class="main-subtitle"><h2>Organizations' Internal Do Not Call List</h2></div> <div class="main-description">You may further reduce unwanted telemarketing calls by directly and expressly making a request to a telemarketer to place your number(s) on their and/or their client鈥檚 internal do not call lists. However, people and organizations who are not telemarketing or soliciting, such as those making calls solely for the purpose of market research or surveys, are not required to maintain these lists.</div> <div class="main-subtitle"><h2>Additional Information and Resources</h2></div> <div class="main-description"> Please consult our <a href='/en/Consumer/Frequently-Asked-Questions'>frequently asked questions</a> section to find out more about the National DNCL. 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