27-Apr-07. Canadians spent $14.5-billion gambling in 2006, study find. Globe and Mail, A5.

An economic report by the Canadian Gaming Association found huge profits were made last year by the industry – over $15-billion. Critics of the study say that while the report addresses economic benefits, including the portions of gambling monies given to provincial and federal governments, along with charities and retailers, it fails to address the social costs and impacts of problem gambling.