Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister of Finance, and Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, announced a long-term funding agreement with the horse racing sector in a press conference held Friday afternoon (March 23) at Flamboro Downs. “Our government recognizes that the horse racing industry is vital to communities across Ontario,” said […] Read more »
Ontario Racing Issues Invitation For Participation In A Long-Term Funding Information Session
Ontario Racing has issued an invitation for participation in a long-term funding information session. The session will take place this afternoon (Friday, February 10) and will include the public unveiling of the nonbinding legal document which underpins the proposed long-term funding agreement for horse racing in Ontario. The contents of the OR release appear below. […] Read more »
Preliminary Long Term Funding Consultation Report Released
Ontario Racing is pleased to release a preliminary report that summarizes the views and perspectives received from industry stakeholders regarding a proposed long term funding framework for horse racing in Ontario. This report will be posted for industry comment for a period of 25 days, to ensure that industry participants have ample opportunity to provide […] Read more »
The Ontario Racing Webinar Info Is Now Posted
The Ontario Racing Industry Consultation: Long Term Funding webinar has now been posted. To access the slide show click here. Read more »
Long Term Funding Webcast Set For Wednesday
Ontario Racing (OR) has scheduled consultations regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province. The first session, an informational webinar, is set for Wednesday, October 19, with subsequent in-person sessions to follow. This framework, subject to government approval, will be presented to the industry for feedback. If approved, this framework […] Read more »
Long-Term Funding For Ontario?
Multiple outlets have reported that a new funding model has been proposed by Ontario Racing for the provincial horse racing industry. According to the proposal, the duration of the plan could last as long as 17 years and funding could reach a total of $1.6 billion. An article by the National Post states that the […] Read more »
