Editor:
B.C. casinos have been linked to money laundering, the housing crisis and the opioid/fentanyl crisis. Delta should not be providing another locale for organized crime to flourish while the gaming industry is in a crime and corruption crisis.
Proceeding with the casino in Delta will be increasing the risk to Canada's national security and hindering its international reputation.
The City of Delta has the power to put the casino on hold, so I pose two challenges:
Challenge 1: Will Delta council value the safety of Delta residents by saying no to a casino at this time? Victoria said no to its casino.
Challenge 2: Will Delta sign the petition for a public inquiry about money laundering? Richmond, Vancouver and the mayor of Port Coquitlam did.
Delta politicians should rise to these challenges in order to protect British Columbians from further harm.
D. Rainbow
