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Confidence bill on Mental Health Act passes through B.C. legislature

On Tuesday, the B.C. New Democrat government survived a confidence vote to pass Mental Health Act changes supported by Forty-five NDP members, with 41 MLAs voting against.
With other bills moving, the Public Safety and Solicitor General's Ministry says the Gaming Control Act aims to address recommendations from the Dirty Money report and the Cullen Commission during Tuesday's fall sitting.
The Independent Gambling Control Office will be created by transitioning the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch to oversee BCLC, charitable gambling and horse-racing, with fees rising to cover costs.
The opposition to the Mental Health Act changes came from provincial Conservatives, One BC, B.C. Green member Rob Botterell, and Independent Jordan Kealy.
The legislature is expected to consider additional bills Wednesday as officials say new regulations target weaknesses in online gambling and changing gaming technologies.

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