Download or read book The Role of Local Government in Gambling Expansion in British Columbia written by Mario Lee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the role of local governments in British Columbia in gambling expansion, during the period 1994 to 2004. In particular, it tries to explain why municipalities in BC are able to define gaming policy to an extent unparalleled in Canada and posits three reasons for this: 1) the historical roles of BC municipalities, particularly through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), their province-wide association; 2) the role and influence of charitable organizations, who while defending their interests have struck strategic partnerships with local governments; and 3) the increasing reliance on gaming revenues on the part of provincial governments has required partnerships with local governments. This thesis concludes that while recognizing the limiting constitutional constraints of local governments in Canada, municipalities in British Columbia have nonetheless managed to assert a role in the development of public policy, with gambling policy being a good example of this development.
Download or read book The Role of Local Government in Gambling Expansion in British Columbia written by Mario Lee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the role of local governments in British Columbia in gambling expansion, during the period 1994 to 2004. In particular, it tries to explain why municipalities in BC are able to define gaming policy to an extent unparalleled in Canada and posits three reasons for this: 1) the historical roles of BC municipalities, particularly through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), their province-wide association; 2) the role and influence of charitable organizations, who while defending their interests have struck strategic partnerships with local governments; and 3) the increasing reliance on gaming revenues on the part of provincial governments has required partnerships with local governments. This thesis concludes that while recognizing the limiting constitutional constraints of local governments in Canada, municipalities in British Columbia have nonetheless managed to assert a role in the development of public policy, with gambling policy being a good example of this development.
Download or read book Report of the Gaming Policy Review written by British Columbia. Ministry of Government Services and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gambling, government policy.
Download or read book Brief for Submission to Gaming Review Margaret Lord MLA Dennis Streifel MLA Government of the Province of British Columbia written by Casino Management Council of British Columbia and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Role of Local Government and First Nations in the Provincial Liquor Licensing Process Rev written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this guide is to provide a better understanding of the liquor licensing process in British Columbia as it involves local government & First Nations. The guide describes the most common types of license applications (both new applications and changes to existing ones) and the role of the local government or First Nation that has jurisdiction over the proposed site for each type of application. Services provided to local governments & First Nations by the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch are also explained. Sample resolution templates for different types of license applications are also provided.
Download or read book UBCM Submission on the Report on Gaming Legislation and Regulation in British Columbia written by Union of British Columbia Municipalities and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Future of B C s Charitable Casino Industry written by Casino Management Council of British Columbia and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Gaming Wagering Business written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Role of Local Government in Liquor Licensing written by British Columbia. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Internet Gambling written by Sally Gainsbury and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internet gambling is one of the fastest growing forms of gambling. Global Internet gambling expenditure is predicted to reach US$33.6 billion in 2011. This is higher than worldwide movie box office revenues and represents 9% of the international gambling market. The rapid increase in expenditure of 354% since 2003 has occurred despite Internet gambling being prohibited in several key markets, including the US and China. It also suggests that current regulation may be somewhat outdated and ineffective as more and more people turn to this mode of gambling. Internet gambling is highly accessible with over 2,400 sites available 24/7 through computers, mobile phones, wireless devices and even interactive televisions. Gamblers can now play casino games, bingo, cards and poker, bet on races, sports and even celebrity weddings using over 199 means of electronic payments without leaving the house. Increasing international jurisdictions are legalizing Internet gambling and the constant accessibility of online gambling has critical social implications. Gambling operators are using aggressive advertising campaigns to move into new markets. Internet gambling appears to be particularly appealing to youth, who are gambling online at substantially higher rates than adults. Furthermore, Internet gambling appears to be related to problem gambling, with rates of problem gambling three to four times higher among Internet than non-Internet gamblers, indicating that it may have a substantial social cost. The anonymity of online sports betting poses a significant threat to the integrity of sport at all levels with increasing allegations of match-fixing and cheating. Estimates suggested that 50% of all bets on the 2010 FIFA World Cup were placed online, worth an estimated £500 million. These figures represent a 700% rise in online betting since the 2006 tournament and included many new players that opened online accounts. It is essential that appropriate responses are made by governments, industry professionals and the public in response to Internet gambling. This book will provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of Internet gambling, including the social impact and regulatory options. A global outline will include the characteristics and features of the many forms of Internet gambling, including the current market, and participation, and differences between Internet and non-Internet gambling. Specific regional considerations will be explored including regulatory responses and options. Importantly, the social consequences and costs of Internet gambling will be examined, including the impact of online gambling on sports, youth and problem gambling. Strategies for prevention and responsible gambling will be considered as well as expected trends.
Download or read book Treating Gambling Problems written by William G. McCown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-06-22 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of practical information on assessing, diagnosing, and treating alcohol gambling addiction, this handy manual in the new Wiley Series on Treating Addictions is an invaluable tool for anyone who works with clients experiencing problems with gambling.
Download or read book Casino State written by James Cosgrave and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there has been an unprecedented explosion of legalized gambling in Canada - particularly in the form of casinos and electronic games - the public has become increasingly aware of addictions to gambling. Casino State is a timely collection that examines the controversial role of the state as a promoter of gambling activities often against the best interest of its citizens. Investigating the tensions that arise from the relationships between gambling and morality, risk, social policy, crime, and youth problem gambling, these essays draw upon a range of disciplines to consider the economic benefits and social costs of legalized gambling. A contemporary study that raises important questions about state conduct, precarious policy issues, public health, and addictions, Casino State provides a necessary and comprehensive overview of the central issues related to the legalization and expansion of gambling in Canada.
Download or read book The Acts and Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada written by Presbyterian Church in Canada. General Assembly and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues for 1975- include index.
Download or read book Epidemiologic Trends in Drug Abuse written by National Institute on Drug Abuse. Community Epidemiology Work Group and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Unions and the City written by Ian Thomas MacDonald and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Labor unions remain the largest membership-based organizations in major North American cities, even after years of decline. Labor continues to play a vital role in mobilizing urban residents, shaping urban conflict, and crafting the policies and regulations that are transforming our urban spaces. As unions become more involved in the daily life of the city, they find themselves confronting the familiar dilemma of how to fold union priorities into broader campaigns that address nonunion workers and the lives of union members beyond the workplace. If we are right to believe that the future of the labor movement is an urban one, union activists and staffers, urban policymakers, elected officials, and members of the public alike will require a fuller understanding of what impels unions to become involved in urban policy issues, what dilemmas structure the choices unions make, and what impact unions have on the lives of urban residents, beyond their members.Unions and the City serves as a road map toward both a stronger labor movement and a socially just urbanism. The book presents the findings of a collaborative project in which a team of labor researchers and labor geographers based in New York City and Toronto investigated how and why labor unions were becoming more involved in urban regulation and urban planning. The contributors assess the effectiveness of this involvement in terms of labor goals—such as protecting employment levels, retaining bargaining relationships with employers, and organizing new workforces—as well as broader social consequences of union strategies, such as expanding access to public services, improving employment equity, and making neighborhoods more affordable. Focusing on four key economic sectors (film, hospitality, green energy, and child care), this book reveals that unions can exert a surprising level of influence in various aspects of urban policymaking and that they can have a significant impact on how cities are changing and on the experiences of urban residents. Contributors Simon Black, Brock University; Maria Figueroa, Cornell University; Lois S. Gray, Cornell University; Ian Thomas MacDonald, University of Montreal; James Nugent, University of Toronto; Susanna F. Schaller, City College Center for Worker Education; Steven Tufts, York University; K. C. Wagner, Cornell University; Mildred Warner, Cornell University; Thorben Wieditz, York University
Download or read book Gambling with the Future written by Yale Belanger and published by Purich Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many First Nations in Canada run casinos and other gambling enterprises, which have become a visible part of the Canadian landscape and foster economic development. Although early legislation was designed to control gambling, events in the US stimulated First Nations leaders to persevere and eventually capitalize on the gradual relaxation of the rules permitting lotteries, off-track betting, and the numerous forms of gambling that are legally available today. Yet, there are also future challenges First Nations gambling institutions face, especially the extent to which such institutions are an important engine for economic development of First Nations communities or if they are detrimental. Examining the role gambling and gaming played in pre-contact Aboriginal society, Belanger traces the history of First Nations gaming institutions nationally, and the political and legal battles fought provincially.
