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Activist calls for ban on sports betting ads as legislation moves through Parliament
- A psychologist is urging the federal government to ban all sports betting advertisements while it considers a national regulatory framework.
- Bill S-211 passed second reading in the House of Commons in April and would create federal oversight of sports betting advertising.
- Dr. Steven Joordens says the bill’s two-year timeline means the government should act now, while Senator Marty Deacon says sports betting advertising is a federal concern.
- Paul Burns says provinces are best equipped to address the issue; if the bill passes its final House reading, it will return to the Senate.
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Activist calls for ban on sports betting ads as legislation moves through Parliament
OTTAWA - A psychologist is calling on the federal government to ban all advertising promoting sports betting while it considers a new national regulatory framework.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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C 33%
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