THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications met this day at 6:49 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Leo Housakos, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Cardozo, Clement, Dasko, Deacon (Ontario), Housakos, Klyne, Miville-Dechêne and Simons (8).

Participating in the meeting: Jed Chong and Khamla Heminthavong, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 9, 2024, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S‑269, An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting.

WITNESSES:

Greo Evidence Insights:

Matthew Young, Chief Research Officer.

Cardus:

Brian Dijkema, President, Canada (by videoconference).

Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy:

Helen A. Hayes, Senior Fellow (by videoconference).

Canadian Association of Broadcasters:

Kevin Desjardins, President.

Responsible Gambling Council:

Shelley White, Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference).

As an individual:

Rob Simpson, Principal, Sagewood Resources.

Matthew Young, Brian Dijkema, Rob Simpson and Helen Hayes each made a statement and answered questions.

At 7:54 p.m., the deputy chair, the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, took the chair.

At 8 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 8 p.m., the Honourable Senator Housakos resumed the chair.

At 8:06 p.m., the committee resumed.

Kevin Desjardins and Shelley White each made a statement and answered questions.

At 8:49 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Angus Wilson

Clerk of the Committee