Ford’s ‘fundamentally flawed’ igaming idea an insult to First Nations’ – Golden Casino News
According to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Ontario government has “completely failed” to communicate with Indigenous governments before launching its “seriously defective” igaming system.
The MSIFN, said in a statement strongly criticizing the Ford government’s plans to implement an igaming program, warned that the move will “devastate” the region’s economy and set back decades of community development efforts.
Contrary to section 35 of Canada’s constitution, the Ford administration has neglected to communicate with Indigenous governments formally — a violation of the government’s duty to consult with and accommodate impacted Indigenous communities. According to the MSIFN’s research, the government’s decision will result in the loss of millions of dollars from municipalities and First Nations around Ontario and the province’s coffers. Additionally, it jeopardizes over 2,500 jobs across the area.
