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Ontario Towns Clamor for Casino

23 February 2004

ONTARIO – As reported by the Toronto Star: "A seemingly innocent remark 12 days ago by Economic Development Minister Joe Cordiano about the potential for more casinos in Ontario has thrown communities across the province into a tizzy.

"'I'm conducting an assessment to make sure that we understand where the (gambling) industry should go, how much growth we've had (and) should we have future growth,' said Cordiano.

"Those communities without casinos — notably Barrie, Wasaga Beach, North Bay and even Hamilton — immediately stuck their hands in the air and cried, 'Me!'

"And those communities that already have casinos — notably Niagara Falls and Rama — expressed concerns that any new gambling emporiums would steal business from them.

"…To deflect the pressure and buy time until after the election, the Tories last year slapped a moratorium on new casinos. That moratorium is due to expire this summer.

"…But now that they are in power, the Liberals are desperately searching for new sources of revenue to bring down the deficit, just as the New Democrats did a decade ago…"

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