Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess what I'm looking for is a clearer understanding of what is meant by "assess the impact." Does that mean that there will be an assessment done about what the social impact might be of legalizing gaming? The deputy minister just now indicated that perhaps the first kick at the cat for the public would be after the video lotteries decision paper goes to Cabinet and is made public. But, I'm just curious to find out whether there has been investigation done into what the impact has been of legalizing gambling in other jurisdictions, what steps have been taken, what has been found to be effective in dealing with problems or what is found to be ineffective. Are we going to have a comprehensive strategy in place when this is proposed, if indeed it ever is proposed?
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 20-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 31, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on March 15th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 20-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 31, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 15th, 1994
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