Our Publications
Op-eds
Commentary by members of the campaign, written for Canada's press.
Op-eds by campaign members
Bruce Kidd — “Responsible gambling” policies normalize risky behaviour
The Globe and Mail · Aug 12, 2024 · Statistics Canada finds 304,400 adults at moderate to high risk of gambling disorders; CAMH estimates that for every person with gambling problems, 5–10 others are negatively affected
John Macfarlane & Bruce Kidd — Sportscasters shouldn't be shills
Published in The Globe and Mail as “Why Canada needs to tackle the scourge of sports betting” · the gambling industry's hijacking of sports broadcasts, and why Canada should take on gambling ads the way it took on tobacco
Robin Campbell, Steve Joordens & Bruce Kidd — Bill 107: a first step toward harm reduction
May 7, 2026 · in support of MPP Lee Fairclough's bill to prohibit gambling advertising in Ontario · not published
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