Ontario New Democratic Party

Natyshak: OLG Modernization Is "A Complete Disaster"

On Monday, May 13, Ontario New Democratic Party MPP Taras Natyshak took aim at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s gaming modernization plan, and called on Kathleen Wynne's reigning Ontario Liberal...

Horse Racing Motion Carried

On Thursday, March 28, the Ontario Legislature carried the motion of Essex's New Democratic Party MPP Taras Natyshak. The pro-horse-racing motion calls for, among other things, the suspension of the O...

Racing To Continue At Kawartha?

It has been reported that there is a chance live racing at Kawartha Downs could continue.

Woodbine Casino Workers Prepared To Strike

It has been announced that workers within the casino area of Woodbine Racetrack have voted in support of strike action.

Updated: More Ontario Tracks Ink Transitional Funding Deals

On Tuesday, March 26 it was announced by both the Ontario Liberal Party and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation that transitional funding agreements have been reached which will ensure the continuat...

Horwath Questions Wynne Over Layoffs

On Monday, March 25 during Question Period in the Ontario Legislature, Andrea Horwath, leader of the province's New Democratic Party, questioned Premier Kathleen Wynne about the recent job losses at T...

Holmes: Vaughan Casino Would Have "Devastating" Impact

Jane Holmes, vice president of Corporate Affairs for the Woodbine Entertainment Group, has gone on the record in regard to the City of Vaughan being added to the 'C1' gaming zone within the Ontario Lo...

OHRIA: NDP, PCs Cooperate To Pass Horse Racing Motion

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is pleased to announce that the Progressive Conservatives and the New Democratic Party are again working together in the Legislature to support Ontario’s ...

Province Might Be Able To Control Any Toronto Casino Deal

According to a report, the Province of Ontario may ultimately have the final say over any Toronto decision regarding casino expansion in the city.

Ombudsman Will Not Formally Investigate SARP Cancellation

On Tuesday, March 19, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin announced that he will not conduct an investigation into the province’s decision to end its slots-at-racetracks program.

Snobelen On OLG, Revenue Streams

"I suspect that the Premier and the government of the day have the last word on the policy on this file and I think that was a pretty clear statement of intention from the Premier."

Natyshak To Wynne: Stop SARP Cancellation

On Monday, March 18, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak (NDP) called on Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to stop the cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program and engage the provincial horse-racing industry...

Exploring Potential OLG Conflicts Of Interest

Over the weekend, The Globe and Mail ran a pair of items showcasing how there are, potentially, an abundance of conflict-of-interest relationships at the highest levels of the Ontario Lottery and Gami...