Sports Betting Fact Sheet

CGA sports betting men at the bar with drinks cheering

Bill C-218, The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act,first introduced by Kevin Waugh, MP for Saskatoon-Grasswood in February 2020 as a Private Member’s Bill, passed the House of Commons with all-party support on a recorded vote of 303-15 at Second Reading one year later. The House of Commons Justice Committee heard from 32 witnesses and…

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C-218 Justice Committee Hearing Update

Update on Justice Committee Hearings Bill C-218 was referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights by an overwhelming vote of 303-15. The first two days of hearings took place on February 23 and 25 and committee members heard from several witnesses including CGA President & CEO Paul Burns, Responsible Gambling Council CEO Shelley…

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RGC Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

February 25th at 12-1pm re: Bill C-218: An Act to amend the Criminal Code Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council Intro Good afternoon Madame Chair and members of the Standing Committee of Justice and Human Rights. Thank you for inviting the Responsible Gambling Council to share our perspective on Bill C 218. I would like…

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CGA Update Volume 8

WELCOME TO CGA’S NEW MEMBERS! operators, manufacturers and suppliers to Canada’s gaming industry. We work to create alliances with lottery corporations, regulators, and other industry stakeholders to encourage joint participation to advance issues of common cause. If you’d like to join our members, please visit canadiangaming.ca/membership for more information and to access an application form.…

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