QSA's Week in Hospitality (#7, 2024)
Bill S-268 supports First Nations gaming; G7 discusses AI in tourism; PEI sees investment boost; GST break on hospitality items.
Start Date: 2024-11-16
End Date: 2024-11-22
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First Nations Empowerment Through Gaming: Bill S-268
Bill S-268, discussed in the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples, proposes amendments to the Criminal Code and the Indian Act, allowing First Nations to manage lottery schemes on reserves. The bill is backed by significant First Nations support, aiming to promote economic reconciliation and self-governance. It intends to nullify existing provincial agreements, enabling First Nations to renegotiate, with a focus on retaining gaming revenues within communities. The regulatory framework under discussion would ensure integrity and transparency, with potential economic impacts on local hospitality sectors, especially those related to casinos and hotels like the Grey Eagle Casino and Hotel. This development could influence the hospitality industry, particularly in regions with significant First Nations populations, by introducing new gaming facilities and employment opportunities.
Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca', 'Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']
