LotteryGaming Funds for Non-profits

Year
2010
Number
C28
Sponsor(s)
Grand Forks

WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has removed gaming funding from many local non-profit organizations; AND WHEREAS the BC Gaming Commission continues to draw millions of dollars from local communities through Scratch Win, 6-49, Keno, Pull-tabs and Black Jack 21, as well as through internet gaming: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities petition the Province of British Columbia to return gaming revenues to communities through grants to local sports, cultural, health and social organizations.

Convention Decision
Not Admitted for Debate