1) IS MY TICKET PURCHASE TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
No. Prizes won are not taxable. Therefore a ticket purchase cannot be used as a tax deduction.

2) IF I WIN A HOME DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN IT OR CAN I SELL IT?
Once a home is awarded to the winner they do not have to live in it. Any prize won can be sold if the winner wishes to do so. The title for a home may be registered in anyone's name.

3) DO I HAVE TO PAY TAX ON ANY WINNING?
Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada.

4) IS THERE CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON A PROPERTY IF I SELL IT?
Winning real estate is considered a lottery prize, not a capital gain. Lottery winnings are not taxable in Canada. We recommend that you contact a tax or legal professional with specific questions.

5) DO I HAVE TO TAKE MY PRIZE OR CAN I JUST TAKE THE CASH?
Prizes must be accepted as awarded, except where indicated in the brochure that there are cash alternatives. Cash alternatives exist for the following prizes: Vacations and vehicles, excluding the Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedans which must be accepted as awarded. Please refer to your lottery brochure or visit the rules page for details.

6) IF I WIN BUT I CAN'T TRAVEL, CAN I GET THE CASH?
All vacation prizes will be awarded as cheques (see #5 above).

7) HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CLAIM MY PRIZE?
We ask that all winners claim their prizes within six (6) weeks if possible. Prizes must be claimed within twelve (12) months of the final draw date.

8) WHAT HAPPENS IF I CANNOT PICK UP MY PRIZE IN PERSON?
Arrangements may be made to have a prize shipped to you "freight collect", or if someone other than the winner will be claiming the prize on the winner's behalf, the winner must provide written and signed authorization along with the original prize winning letter.

9) CAN SOMEONE WHO LIVES OUTSIDE ONTARIO OR OVERSEAS BUY A TICKET?
The lottery is intended for Ontario residents. Ticket buyers must be in Ontario at the time of purchase. Tickets can be mailed to OUTSIDE the province of Ontario PROVIDING the purchase was made IN Ontario.

10) HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO PURCHASE A TICKET?
Purchasers must be at least 18 years of age. Tickets cannot be purchased in the name of a minor.

11) WHEN ARE THE DRAWS?
• Early Bird Ticket Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, April 17
• Early Bird Draw Date: April 30, 2008
• Final Ticket Sales Deadline (if needed): Midnight, Thursday, May 1
• Final Draw Date: May 14, 2008

12) ARE THE PRIZES DONATED?
No. All prizes are purchased by the Hospital Foundation using the tender process.

13) HOW ARE THE WINNERS NOTIFIED?
All winners are notified in writing as to what they have won and how to claim their prizes. Major prize winners will be published in the Toronto Star and a complete list of all 34,555 prize winners will be posted at HelpConquerCancer.ca on Thursday, May 8 or Thursday, May 22. A printed list of winners is available upon request. Call 1-866-631-1234.

14) HOW CAN MY CHANCES OF WINNING REALLY BE 1 in 10?
Each ticket is entered in the lottery for ALL draws. There are 34,555 prizes and only 345,000 tickets available. 1 chance in 345,000 tickets x 34,555 draws equates to approx. 1 chance in 10.

15) HOW WILL PROCEEDS BE USED?
Proceeds from Princess Margaret Home Lottery 2008 will be used to fund further leading edge cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital. Please refer to your lottery brochure or visit the rules page for more information.

16) THE PHONES ARE ALWAYS BUSY - WHAT IS GOING ON?
Due to the tremendous response to the program the lines are full. Please keep trying or visit one of the lottery kiosks at Princess Margaret, Toronto General or Toronto Western Hospitals or one of the many outlets listed here or download a ticket request form and fax it to: 1-888-824-2444.

17) WHERE ARE THE HOMES AND WHEN ARE THEY OPEN?
The showhomes are located in Woodbridge, Markham, and Milton and are open for public viewing. Refer to the brochure for location maps and viewing hours. Homes open to the public for viewing 7 days a week starting Saturday, Feb 9, 2008. The Early Bird cottage will not be open for viewing, but a similar model will be open on Sundays beginning Feb 10, 2008. Refer to the brochure or click on one showcase links above for location maps and viewing hours.

18) I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY OFFICIAL TICKET IN THE MAIL/THERE IS A SPELLING OR ADDRESS ERROR ON MY OFFICIAL TICKET
Please allow 2 weeks for your application to be processed. Ticket purchasers who have not received their OFFICIAL TICKET in the mail after this time or who wish to report a misspelled name or address on an OFFICIAL TICKET should call 416-667-3285 or 1-800-542-8813.

19) WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF A "BAD" PAYMENT WAS MADE FOR A TICKET (e.g. CHEQUE NSF)?
One week is allowed between the ticket sales cutoff and the start of the draws. This time period allows for all forms of payment to be verified and processed. Only tickets that have been paid for and/or have been verified as paid for, are eligible to be entered for the respective draw/s. If for any reason a payment is returned, the ticket will be deemed invalid if payment cannot be verified prior to the start of the draws.

20) WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE A TICKET?
Those not eligible to purchase a ticket are: Board members and employees of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Members of the UHN Board of Trustees and Executive Team, PMH executive team, MiraTel Solutions Inc. employees and members of other licensed gaming suppliers providing services to this program and all of their immediate family members residing in the same household.

21) IF I WIN, IS MY TICKET STILL IN FOR THE OTHER DRAWS?
Yes, each ticket purchased is entered for all draws.

22) WHAT IS YOUR PRIVACY POLICY?
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. Personal information collected will be used to fulfill ticket orders, provide information on our future lotteries, contact prize winners, and publicize the names of prize winners. The Foundation does not trade, rent or sell any personal information to third parties. If you wish to be removed from our contact list, please call 1-866-631-1234 or click here for full privacy statement or click here for a complete set of rules. NOTE: Grand Prize Winners consent to the use of their name and photograph by the licensee for publicity purposes.

For other inquiries please email pmhlotterycustomerservice@miratelinc.com.