Government To Produce Plan For Horse Racing Industry

Ontario has asked the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel to bring forward a long-term plan to implement recommendations from its final report.

“I know how important this industry is to communities across Ontario and I am confident that the expertise and guidance of this panel will help the horse racing industry move toward a bright, sustainable future,” said Ontario Premier and Minister of Agriculture and Food Kathleen Wynne.

The province has asked the panel for a plan that sets a clear path forward on modernizing the governance and regulation of the horse racing industry, growing the fan base and providing more wagering options, providing ongoing government support, and ensuring animal welfare.

A draft plan for consultation is due in June 2013, with a final plan to be completed by October 2013.

“Significant strides have been made over the past months to ensure there is horse racing in Ontario for this year and beyond,” said John Snoblem, a member of the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel in an official Liberal release. The panel looks forward to continuing our work with the government and the horse racing industry to ensure a sustainable future for the industry.”

The panel will work with industry partners, the Ministry of Finance and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation on integrating horse racing with the province’s gaming strategy to offer new gaming products and generate additional revenue.

With wp-content/uploads from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food website.