This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.
Brian Masse NDP
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Defeated, as of Sept. 21, 2016
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill.
This enactment repeals paragraph 207(4)(b) of the Criminal Code to make it lawful for the government of a province, or a person or entity licensed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of that province, to conduct and manage a lottery scheme in the province that involves betting on a race or fight or on a single sport event or athletic contest.
All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB
Madam Speaker, I suspect if you were to canvas the House, you would find we could see the clock at 6:35 p.m.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
Do we have unanimous consent for the House to see the clock at 6:35 p.m.?
Some hon. members
Agreed.
The House resumed from June 16 consideration of the motion that Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Safe and Regulated Sports Betting ActPrivate Members' Business
September 21st, 2016 / 6:15 p.m.
The Speaker Geoff Regan
Pursuant to order made on Friday, June 17, 2016, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-221, under private members' business.
The question is on the motion.
(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)
Safe and Regulated Sports Betting ActPrivate Members' Business
September 21st, 2016 / 6:25 p.m.