The Canadian Football League opposes federal regulations on betting advertisements

It says measures implemented by the CFL and other leagues have been effective.

Canada.- CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has expressed opposition to Bill S-269, which proposes restrictions on sports betting ads and national guidelines to address problem gambling, In a letter to the Senate Transport and Communications Committee, He said measures implemented by the CFL and other leagues had been effective.

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If enacted, the bill would also prohibit endorsements by “celebrities and athletes in the promotion of sports betting.” It has advanced past the second reading in the Senate.

Canada legalised single-event sports betting in 2021. Currently, Ontario is the only province with regulated private industry sportsbooks.