Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Safety and Public Services about the lotteries policy that regulates the licensing of bingo operations for charitable purposes. It is my understanding that presently the government will only provide bingo licences for organizations considered as registered charities, In some circumstances, though, the charitable organizations have found it best to establish themselves as corporations without share capital. The profits do not go to the directors of the corporation but
are reinvested to promote social and cultural objectives within the community.
The Uqqurmiut centre for arts and crafts in Pangnirtung is a good example of this sort of community venture. Is the Minister willing to re-evaluate eligibility requirements for the issuance of licences for bingos?