At this stage the committee is not recommending zero tolerance to gambling. What it is recommending is that a communication program of some sort has to be developed and include gambling in it. Currently there are pamphlets, videos and different information about drugs and alcohol but there is nothing out on gambling. One of the biggest concerns from our front line workers and from all our people is that gambling is a problem and should be recognized. One of the greatest roadblocks in attempting to deal with any kind of addiction is the widespread denial that there is a problem. In this report we are attempting to report very clearly that it is a problem, it is recognized by those who work in the area, I think it's recognized by individuals who have the problem. We are encouraging the government to get the information out to the public in the most effective way possible. Mahsi.
Fred Koe on Committee Motion 34-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 29, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on November 29th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 34-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 29, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 28th, 1993
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Fred Koe Inuvik
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