Tired of hearing about "prohibition" when the discussion turns to internet
gambling? Check out the following website to get a taste of the rational
discussions which are going on in Canada. Dennis Mills is the author of bill C-353 which will allow Canada to legalize and regulate internet gambling. His site contains not only the bill but lots of background information such as the legal framework as well
as a discussion on the socioeconomic conditions. Be sure to take a good
look at the Hansard Report...the text of the discussion in the House of
Commons on Feb. 13. It will give you the flavor of how members there may
be viewing this piece of legislation.
In a discussion with IGN, Mr. Mills said that one complication which
has arisen in the process is the national election which has been called
for early June. This will likely cause the bill to be reintroduced after
the new Parliament is seated. But, he's clearly interested in seeing the
issue tackled. Unlike the US which sees the internet as a threat, Mills
says that Canada should look at it as an opportunity. "We can be among the
top of the G-7 in how we view this new technology," he said.
IGN will keep you posted on events in Canada.