Federal Justice Minister David Lametti holds a news conference in Niagara, Ontario, to announce legislative changes to the Criminal Code regarding single event sports betting will come into force on August 27, 2021. He is joined by Liberal MPs Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre) and Chris Bittle (St. Catharines). A private member’s bill (C-218) sponsored by Conservative MP Kevin Waugh to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada received royal assent on June 29. Under this bill, provinces and territories will be able to establish their own rules around single event sports betting. Horse racing will continue to be regulated by the federal government.
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