Should prediction markets be regulated?

Whatever happened to those interprovincial trade barriers being dropped so that Canadians could buy booze from any part of the country? Prediction markets allow people to bet on real-world events. Is it essentially gambling and should it be regulated? With the 2026 municipal election approaching, Metro Vancouver businesses are sending a clear message to local governments: spend less recklessly, deliver core services better, and make it easier to do business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices