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Public Accounts Committee to meet in January with ALC
President November 16, 2005
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Eddie Joyce, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and MHA for the
District of Bay of Islands, says members of the committee have unanimously
agreed to call the CEO of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), Ms.
Michelle Carinci, to appear before the PAC in early January. The purpose of
the meeting is discuss lottery revenues and gambling impacts in the province
resulting from ALC gaming. The PAC met earlier this month to discuss lottery addictions, revenues and the decision by government to allow a new Keno game to be played in Newfoundland and Labrador. Government officials present at the meeting were not able to provide all requested details. After ongoing discussion with government members of the committee, it was decided that Ms. Carinci will be asked to appear before the PAC to provide these missing details. "I am pleased that the government members of the PAC decided to support our request to invite Ms. Carinci to appear before the committee," said Mr. Joyce. "The issue of gambling and the financial impact it is having on individuals and families in this province is a very serious issue. While government is currently developing a prevalence study and an addictions database, neither is complete at this time. In addition, of the four Atlantic Provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador is the only province to opt into the Keno game that will soon be available in most bars and stores across the province. Nobody seems to know what financial impact this decision will have on individuals and families in this province. Ms. Carinci has indicated her intention to attend this meeting and I am hopeful that she will be able to provide some of these details." Joyce says he will make public the date of the meeting once it has been finalized with the ALC and Ms. Carinci. This meeting will be a public hearing and the media and general public will be welcome to attend.
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