Question Period Note: Sports Betting in Canada

About

Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00028
Date received:
Apr 25, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
St-Onge, Pascale (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Sport

Issue/Question:

Sports Betting in Canada

Suggested Response:

Sport betting, and related illegal activities pose a risk for sport competition manipulation.

Background:

Prior to 2021, most forms of gaming were generally prohibited by Canada’s federal Criminal Code.

Additional Information:

None