Bill Detail
An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising
This enactment provides for the development of a national framework to regulate sports betting advertising in Canada and to set national standards for the prevention of risk for persons negatively impacted. It also provides for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review its regulations and policies to assess their adequacy and effectiveness in reducing the incidence of harms resulting from the proliferation of sports betting advertising.
This bill aims to create a national framework to regulate sports betting advertising across Canada. It addresses concerns that the increasing amount of advertising could lead to more gambling, especially among young people and those at risk of addiction. The framework will set national standards for advertising, research into gambling harms, and support for those affected. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will also review its rules to ensure they help reduce the negative impacts of sports betting ads.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |