Local Residents Worried About New OLG Rexdale Deal

As far as the gaming industry is concerned, the recent deal between OLG and The Great Canadian Gaming Corp. is one of the most significant partnerships in recent Canadian history. The deal opens up a myriad of possibilities and business opportunities of many types, especially since there are a number of locations within the GTA that will act as hubs for new gambling activity. Now that the OLG has decided on handing the reigns to The Great Canadian Gaming Corp. and the Brookfield Business Partners group, an important question has been posed by community leaders – what will this mean for residents?

How will Rexdale residents actually benefit from the new OLG deal?

2,500 New Jobs for Residents

Introducing MYRex

Mustafa Abdi along with 8 other local residents have formed a group called MYRex which aims to do just that – check that the surge in business will have a positive effect on Rexdale. Another member of MYRex, Peter D’Gama, is worried that businesses will avoid living up to the promises they’ve made with regards to local communities. It’s not only the 2,500 jobs that matter; there are also other things to take into account.