An Independent senator from Waterloo region is hoping to push her legislation against sports betting ads forward after an editorial published this week said the commercials could harm young people.
Senator Marty Deacon is using the momentum from the new editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) to shine a light on Bill S-211.
Deacon represents Waterloo region in the Canadian Senate and has been raising the alarm on issues outlined in the editorial since 2023. Her bill calls for the elimination of all commercials that promote sports betting during broadcasts where minors are likely to see them.
“It’s an addictive behavior… it’s a great health concern,” she said during an interview on The Morning Edition with host Craig Norris on Tuesday.
