Editing Skill testing question (section)

==Origin==
The combined effect of Sections 197 to 206 of the Canadian [[Criminal Code (Canada)|Criminal Code]] bans for-profit gaming or betting, with exceptions made for provincial [[lottery|lotteries]], licensed [[casino]]s, and charity events. Many stores, radio stations, and other groups still wish to hold contests to encourage more purchases or increase consumer interest. These organizations take advantage of the fact that the law does allow prizes to be given for [[games of skill]], or mixed games of skill and chance. To make the chance-based contests legal, such games generally consist of a mathematical skill-testing question (STQ).<ref name="wired" /> Penalties for violating the contest section of the Criminal Code, if it was enforced, include up to two years of imprisonment if charged as an indictable offense or a fine no more than $25,000 on a summary conviction charge. 

The Promotional Contest Provision of the [[Competition Act]] also states that "selection of participants or distribution of prizes is not made on the basis of skill or on a random basis."

Courts have accepted estimating the number of beans in a jar<ref>''R. v. Dodds'' (Ontario High Court of Justice, 1884)</ref> as a game with skill, as well as estimating the number of votes will be cast in an upcoming election<ref>''R. v. Johnston'' (Ontario High Court of Justice, 1902)</ref> as a game with mixed skill and chance. Thus neither example requires additional STQ as the skill component has been met.