Bill S-241
In committee · Senate
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act
Gives First Nations governing bodies the exclusive right to run and license lottery schemes on their own reserves, independent of provincial gaming authorities.
Sponsor · Hon. Scott Tannas
What it means for you
First Nations on reserves could operate their own lotteries and gaming without needing a provincial licence, giving them more economic control and self-governance over activities on their lands.
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