February 18, 2021
Hon. Anthony Rota
Statement regarding the similarities between Bills C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting), and C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sports betting)
The Speaker: Following the order raised earlier today, I would like to make a statement on Bill C-13, an act to amend the Criminal Code with regard to single-event sports betting and its...
The Speaker ruled that a government bill (C-13) could not proceed because the House had already passed a similar private member's bill (C-218) at second reading, invoking the rule of anticipation.