Senator Percy Downe

AGAR: Government needs to act on report about rise in men contacting gambling helpline Turn on any sporting event and you will be inundated with advertising for gambling apps.

AGAR: Government needs to act on report about rise in men contacting gambling helpline

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New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline A new research study suggests the rate of young men contacting Ontario's mental-health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 per cent since the province allowed private...

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Great meeting with Prince Edward Islander Heather Cassidy, along with Lori Martin and Tayyaba Fiaz with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association to discuss the social and economic impact of dental hygiene in our country and seek ways to improve access to care for all. 🦷🪥

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New defence infrastructure is needed in Prince Edward Island to meet the security needs of our country and reflect the proud military tradition of Islanders answering the call of duty in times of need.

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P.E.I. senator calling for federal government to expand Island’s military reserves | CBC News Senator Percy Downe wants some of the federal government’s defence spending go toward new infrastructure for Prince Edward Island’s military reserves. In last year's federal budget, the Liberal govern...

P.E.I. senator calling for federal government to expand Island’s military reserves via CBC PEI

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Ontario gambling regulator moves to temporarily suspend PointsBet Canada over NBA insider betting scandal The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says PointsBet failed to report suspicious betting related to former Toronto Raptors Jontay Porter’s game fixing. The online sportsbook says it was “human ...

Ontario gambling regulator moves to suspend PointsBet Canada over NBA insider betting scandal via Toronto Star

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How well is the federal Beneficial Ownership Registry functioning, and are companies adhering to it? Do law enforcement and relevant agencies have the necessary tools to fight financial crime?

My Qs & As from the departments:
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How well is the federal Beneficial Ownership Registry functioning, and are companies adhering to it? Do law enforcement and relevant agencies have the necessary tools to fight financial crime?

My Qs & As from the departments:
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BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes | CBC News BetMGM said on Monday it is updating its terms of service to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes, a move the U.S. sports-betting operator ​framed as part of a broader push for sports...

BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes via @CBCNews
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Stream of sports betting ads from outside Manitoba trigger former gambling addict, he says | CBC News Teddy Wojtowicz says he feels triggered by the abundance of betting ads he sees while watching sports on TV.

Stream of sports betting ads from outside Manitoba trigger former gambling addict, he says via CBC Manitoba cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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When employed at Global Affairs Canada (GAC), spending significant time abroad is expected, but returning home between postings is crucial to stay updated on domestic changes. Should there be a limit on time spent outside Canada?

My questions and answers from GAC: sencanada.ca/media/mlgj13...

National Defence's Military Spouse Employment Initiative provides military spouses and common-law partners with job opportunities in the federal public service—but how successful is this program?

My questions and answers from National Defence : sencanada.ca/media/tajbvx...

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Interested in the success of the National Veterans Employment Strategy, which works to find employment for former members of the Canadian Armed Forces after their service to our country has ended.

My questions and answers from Veterans Affairs Canada: sencanada.ca/media/d5wnfl...

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Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola The Liberal government has reached a deal with Beijing to slash tariffs on a set number of Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for China dropping duties on agriculture products, Prime Minister Mark ...

Great news for Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada lobster fishing communities.

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In FY 2023-24, the National Revenue Minister wrote off, forgave or waived interest or administrative charges in 1,452,400 cases of “debts, obligations and claims” owed to federal coffers for a total of $4,945,100,368.

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Canada must stop gambling with public health and ban sports betting ads: Senator Downe Gambling has always existed in our society, but the recent emphasis on expanding the number of gamblers through relentless sports betting advertising is crossing a line, Senator Downe writes.

Canada must stop gambling with public health and ban sports betting ads.

My opinion piece on the harmful impacts of promoting sports gambling and what Canada needs to do: sencanada.ca/en/sencaplus... via the Senate of Canada.

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International Experience Canada offers young Canadians the chance to travel and work in countries with a bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangement with Canada, reciprocating the opportunity for foreign youth.

Find out how many are participating here: sencanada.ca/media/un1gve...

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The naming of federal gov't buildings in Canada often honours former male politicians who contributed to society. Perhaps Ottawa should keep this in mind when naming new buildings and make room for more equity.

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#DYK qualified RCMP members and Canadian Armed Forces veterans medically released for conditions related to their service are eligible for priority employment in the federal public service? But how many are actually hired?

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Engaging discussion last week with the Azerbaijan Chargé d'affaires, Mr. Vusal Suleymanov, on the ongoing peace efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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Great meeting with the Association of Canadian Publishers (@cdnpublishers.bsky.social), including Islander Dani MacDonald. The newly launched Certified Canadian Publishers Seal will allow shoppers to see which titles are from Canadian-owned houses, promoting Canadian writing and publishing. 📚

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My interview with Amanda Pfeffer on Ontario Today on our call to ban sports betting ads in Canada. Dr. Shawn Kelly, a pediatrician and addictions specialist, also joins the interview and explains the harmful impact of the rise of this destructive industry.

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Opinion | The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute

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UK state pensioners in Canada do not have their pensions indexed, unlike the CPP which is indexed regardless of where in the world you live. #EndFrozenPensionsCanada Board Members, Peter Sanguinetti, Edwina Melville-Gray and Robert Morris, are trying to fix this injustice.

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Always a pleasure meeting with student leaders from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations from across the country, including UPEI Student Union Vice-President Erica Kyalo, to discuss access to post-secondary education and the challenges facing young people today.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he’s opposed to it DeWine says ‘sports are playing with dynamite’ and that the integrity of sports involved is at stake

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he’s opposed to it /via Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...

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Fascinating discussion on soil health, water and food security with Dr. Sara Sadri, Canada Research Chair in Remote Sensing and Water Security and Associate Professor of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island.

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Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting | CBC News Two senators are calling on the federal government to ban advertising for sports betting in Canada. A letter to the prime minister from Charlottetown Sen. Percy Downe and Waterloo Sen. Marty Deacon as...

Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting via CBC News.

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Read full letter to Prime Minister Carney here: sencanada.ca/media/ra3lhm...

We currently ban cigarette advertising because of its harmful impact on public health; this justification should also apply to gambling. Over 40 Senators join Senators Percy Downe and Marty Deacon in calling for the federal government to ban all sports betting ads.

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