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government to defer the OLG’s current modern- ization strategy until consultations that involve all sectors of Ontario’s gaming industry, including horse racing, can be integrated into OLG’s mod- ernization plans and extend the Slots at Race- tracks Program from March 31, 2013 to allow the
2013 racing season to get underway, while nego- tiations occur.
“There is no doubt horse racing and breeding provide a significant economic impact to Ontario’s economy, rural employment base and more than one billion dollars a year in gaming revenue for the provincial treasury. We want to continue to be a partner with the government, but need to be given the opportunity to compete fairly with other gaming strategies.” Added Leslie.
At a New Years Levee at the 447 Wing RCAF Association in Mount Hope, Ontario held on Jan- uary 6th, the Honourable Tim Hudak Progressive Conservative Party Leader along with PC MPP Toby Barrett, Haldimand Norfolk and Donna Skelly PC Candidate for Ancaster-Dundas-Flambor- ough-Westdale all collectively reaffirmed the party's commitment to a solution to do the right thing in restoring the Ontario Racing Industry back to prosperity. Photo by Aidan Finn.
Excerpt from the PC New Deal Public Sector:
PROFESSIONAL FARRIER SUPPLY INC. FOR ALL YOUR HORSESHOEING NEEDS 519.940.4247 • 1-800-563-7862
info@profarriersupply.com •
www.profarriersupply.com
Putting an immediate end to the OLGC’s empire building plan for 29 new casinos across the province could also create an opportunity for Ontario’s horse racing industry. One option would be to give racetrack operators a first crack at buying existing slots operations at fair market value, which could save their industry while still providing a good return to taxpayers. To view the entire PC Plan visit:
www.ontariopc.com/media/2012/12/Paths-to-Prosperity-A-New-Deal.pdf
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