Bill C-13, which would amend the Criminal Code of Canada to allow single-wager sports betting, was introduced in fall 2020, but remains idle on the floor of the House.

The Liberal government voted in December against fast-tracking the bill. Now, Windsor West MP Brian Masse, a proponent of single-game betting, has questioned the government’s commitment to bringing the pastime to Canada.

“This government continues telling Canadians that they are committed to passing this legislation, yet they cancel, for the second time, the necessary debate in order for it to move forward through the House of Commons,” said Masse in a media release. “We have already missed the boat on getting out in front of our US counterparts and now with an election on the horizon here, it doesn’t look like they really want this passed at all. Another empty promise.”