internet spam
CASL Canadian SPAM Law Question - I am an individual seeking a job, can I mass email a video intro of myself to recruiters asking to connect
<p>I find Canadian SPAM law confusing, I am an individual seeking a job, so can I mass email a video intro of myself to recruiters asking to connect?  The email is clear, that I want a networking opportunity and am seeking a new position.  I want to email 3000 contacts in US and Canada - my LinkedIn and a video resume.  Is this legal?  Essentially creating a connection for future consideration from a job they may have or know of a fit somewhere else. etc etc.</p>

<h2>The <a href="https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-1.6/page-1.html#h-176975" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CAN-SPAM</a> law is not about mass emails, it’s about any form of electronic message</h2>
<p>It prohibits sending any “commercial electronic message” unless you have consent and, if you do, it must contain the required information about you and a way to avoid future contact (unsubscribe).</p>
<p>Based on the definition in the act a job application is probably commercial particularly since there is a specific carve out for communication about existing employment relationships.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter if you send 1 or 3,000 commercial electronic messages, the law applies.</p>
<p>So, for your use case, it would be wise to comply with the law - have permission and provide the required information and opt-out mechanism.</p>
