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Consumers’ Association of Canada Calls for Judicial Inquiry into OLG
(April 2, 2007)
(Toronto)
The Consumers’ Association of Canada calls for a Judicial Inquiry into the operations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation “in order to clear the air” says President Bruce Cran.
The Ombudsman’s damning report on the OLG’s operations identified lax and incompetent administration practices. He found the corporation to be an organization with a corporate culture devoted primarily to profit and that it had violated its role as a guardian of the public trust.
“While he did find that a disproportionate number of retailers had won prizes and identified several suspicious cases, he did not delve into the details of these, nor did he have the opportunity to fully search out other unsavory situations,” notes Mel Fruitman, Vice President. “As he said, the operation did not pass the ‘smell test’ and indeed he quoted the CEO as saying ‘sometimes you hold your nose’.”
“Consumers have a right to know what went on there and a Judicial Inquiry into past operations is the only way that will occur” said Fruitman
“In order to create the necessary cultural change, the recommendations of the ombudsman must be implemented and in addition there must be a ban on insiders, including ticket sellers, buying tickets. It is common procedure in contests and other games of chance to prohibit anybody who is involved, including ad agencies, etc. from participating. The same principle should apply here.”
For further information
Mel Fruitman 905 832 9969
Bruce Cran 613 291 7999
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