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.
Short answer
Bill C-13 amends the Criminal Code to permit provinces, territories, or licensed entities to conduct lottery schemes involving betting on non-horse-race events or single sport contests.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
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Bill C-13 amends the Criminal Code to permit provinces, territories, or licensed entities to conduct lottery schemes involving betting on non-horse-race events or single sport contests.
Bill C-13 amends the Criminal Code to allow provinces or territories, or licensed entities, to operate lottery schemes involving betting on races (excluding horse-races) or single sport events. This change legalizes such activities under specific conditions.
- Amends paragraph 207(4)(b) of the Criminal Code to remove restrictions on betting-related activities for lottery schemes involving non-horse-race events or single sport events.
- Allows provinces, territories, or licensed persons/entities to conduct and manage such lottery schemes within their jurisdiction.
- Provinces and territories of Canada
- Licensed persons or entities authorized to operate lottery schemes
- Individuals participating in betting activities under the new framework
- The exact commencement date of the bill is not specified and will be determined by an order in council.
Specific provisions related to bookmaking, pool selling, and betting activities are redefined to exclude horse-races and include other races, fights, or single sport events.
Source: Paragraph 207(4)(b) of the Criminal Code
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