Bill C-13 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Source: By PoliticalData.ca
This bill amends the Criminal Code to permit provinces, territories, or licensed operators to conduct and manage lotteries involving betting on single sports events.
Bill C-13, also known as the An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting), proposes to change the Criminal Code to allow provinces and territories, or licensed entities, to operate or manage lottery schemes that include betting on single sport events or athletic contests. This would make it lawful to conduct and manage such betting.
- It amends paragraph 207(4)(b) of the Criminal Code.
- It makes it lawful for provincial or territorial governments, or licensed entities, to conduct and manage lottery schemes.
- These lottery schemes can involve betting on a single sport event or athletic contest.
- Provincial governments
- Territorial governments
- Licensed entities that conduct and manage lottery schemes
- Individuals who participate in betting on sports events
- Section 1 of the bill comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
- The bill does not specify which licensed entities will be permitted to conduct and manage these lottery schemes.
- The specific types of single sport events or athletic contests that can be bet upon are not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill's commencement date is not fixed and will be determined by an Order in Council.
Subsection 207(4)(b) is replaced to permit betting on single sport events or athletic contests within provincial or territorial lottery schemes.
Source: Section 1
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Official textThe official summary published alongside the bill, shown exactly as written.
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
A legislative summary is currently being prepared for this bill by the Parliamentary Information and Research Service of the Library of Parliament. Meanwhile, the following executive summary is available. On 26 November 2020, the Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting), in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. Bill C-13 amends paragraph 207(4)(b) of the Criminal Code to make it lawful for the government of a province or territory, or a licensed person or entity, to conduct and manage in the province or territory a lottery scheme that involves betting on a race — other than a horse-race — or fight, or on a single sport event or athletic contest.
This is the official summary published by the Parliament of Canada, shown verbatim. Not legal advice. PoliticalData.ca did not write or edit this text.
View on LEGISinfoParliamentary Process
Bill C-13, concerning single event sport betting, has not yet reached the first reading stage in the Senate and is currently at second reading in the House of Commons.
The provided text indicates that Bill C-13 has not yet reached the Senate First Reading stage. The bill is currently at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. The record also notes the bill's introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on November 26, 2020, and lists similar private member's bills that were introduced in previous Parliaments concerning sports betting.
Bill C-13 has not yet reached its second reading stage in the Senate, and is currently at second reading in the House of Commons, with information provided on similar past bills.
This artifact describes the status of Bill C-13, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting), within the Senate's legislative process. It indicates that the bill has not yet reached the 'Senate Second Reading' stage. The bill's current overall status is 'At second reading in the House of Commons'. The artifact also lists similar bills previously introduced in Parliament, namely C-221, C-290, and C-627, which also dealt with sports betting and amendments to the Criminal Code, noting their respective statuses and last major stages completed.
Bill C-13, related to single event sport betting, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the Senate, and is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
This artifact indicates that Bill C-13, concerning single event sport betting, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the Senate. The bill's current status is 'At second reading in the House of Commons'. The record also lists similar bills from previous Parliaments that dealt with sports betting.
Bill C-13, aiming to amend the Criminal Code regarding single event sport betting, completed its first reading in the House of Commons on November 26, 2020, and has since progressed to the second reading stage.
This record describes the first reading stage of Bill C-13 in the House of Commons on November 26, 2020. First reading is a procedural step where a bill is formally introduced and receives its first reading. This specific bill, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)", was introduced at this stage. The record also notes similar bills (C-221, C-290, C-627) that were introduced in previous Parliaments, providing their titles and previous statuses. The current status of Bill C-13 is noted as "At second reading in the House of Commons", indicating that the first reading stage has been completed and the bill has moved on.
On November 26, 2020, Bill C-13, an Act to amend the Criminal Code regarding single event sport betting, was introduced and received first reading in the House of Commons.
This artifact is a record of the House of Commons sitting on November 26, 2020. During this sitting, Bill C-13, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning single event sport betting, was introduced and received first reading. The official text primarily consists of the routine proceedings of the House, including the introduction of this bill, the presentation of committee reports, and the tabling of petitions.
Bill C-13, concerning single event sport betting, is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons with no recent activity, and previous similar bills are noted.
This artifact describes the procedural status of Bill C-13, which aims to amend the Criminal Code concerning single event sport betting. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, meaning it has been introduced and passed first reading. The provided text notes that there has been 'No activity' at this stage recently. It also lists similar private member's bills (C-221, C-290, C-627) that were introduced in previous Parliaments, providing their titles, session, and their last known status (e.g., defeated, at third reading, outside the Order of Precedence). The last recorded activity for Bill C-13 itself was its introduction and first reading on November 26, 2020.
Bill C-13 has not yet reached the 'House of Commons Consideration in committee' stage and is currently at second reading, with previous similar bills noted.
This record indicates that Bill C-13, concerning single event sport betting amendments to the Criminal Code, has not yet reached the stage of 'House of Commons Consideration in committee'. The bill's current status is 'At second reading in the House of Commons'. The record also lists similar bills that were introduced in previous Parliaments, specifically Bill C-221, Bill C-290, and Bill C-627, all of which also aimed to amend the Criminal Code regarding sports betting.
Bill C-13, to amend the Criminal Code regarding single event sport betting, has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons, with its current status being at second reading.
This record indicates that Bill C-13, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code for single event sport betting, has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. The bill's current status is 'At second reading in the House of Commons'. The record also lists similar private member's bills (C-221, C-290, C-627) that were introduced in previous Parliaments concerning sports betting, noting their progression and ultimate status.
Bill C-13 has not yet reached the third reading stage in the House of Commons, having been introduced and given first reading on November 26, 2020.
This artifact indicates that Bill C-13, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code related to single event sport betting, has not yet reached the third reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill was introduced and given first reading on November 26, 2020. The provided text also lists several similar private member's bills introduced in previous Parliaments that dealt with sports betting.
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Vote Summary
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Official sources
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