Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders want the province to proceed with caution and take steps to assess social and public health risks before any expansion of online gambling becomes a reality.
This comes after Finance Minister John Lohr told reporters this week that conversations are “underway right now” about the possible expansion of online casino and sports betting that could follow the lead of Ontario and Alberta.
NDP Leader Claudia Chender said she does not want to see the government involved in more online gambling.
“I think what we have seen is a steady erosion of mental health supports related to gambling in the years since this government entered this industry, as it were,” said Chender.
